juicy

adjective

ˈjü-sē How to pronounce juicy (audio)
juicier; juiciest
Synonyms of juicynext
1
: having much juice : succulent
2
: rewarding or profitable especially financially : fat
juicy contract
a juicy dramatic role
3
a
: rich in interest : colorful
juicy details
b
: sensational, racy
a juicy scandal
c
: full of vitality : lusty
juicily
ˈjü-sə-lē How to pronounce juicy (audio)
adverb
juiciness
ˈjü-sē-nəs How to pronounce juicy (audio)
noun

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The meat is tender and juicy. a juicy bit of news I want to know all the juicy details. She sued her former boss and won a juicy settlement in court.
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Food and drink A juice machine at breakfast allows guests to craft a custom beverage from the basket full of fennel, carrots, apples (the biggest local export and extremely juicy—make sure to have one), and various other veggies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Of course, a ripe, juicy pear makes for the perfect snack all on its own. — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 The actress also had a juicy central role as a cheating wife alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn in the black comedy Clay Pigeons (1998), directed by David Dobkin. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 Keery’s charming delivery of several truth-telling speeches proves that villains don’t get all the juicy, crowd-pleasing moments. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juicy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of juicy was in the 15th century

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juicy

adjective
ˈjü-sē How to pronounce juicy (audio)
juicier; juiciest
1
: having much juice : succulent
2
a
: rich in interest : colorful
b
: racy entry 1 sense 2
a juicy scandal
juicily
-sə-lē How to pronounce juicy (audio)
adverb
juiciness
-sē-nəs How to pronounce juicy (audio)
noun
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