tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē How to pronounce tasty (audio)
tastier; tastiest
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1
a
: having a marked and appetizing flavor
a tasty meal
b
: strikingly attractive or interesting
a tasty bit of gossip
2
: tasteful
tastily
ˈtā-stə-lē How to pronounce tasty (audio)
adverb
tastiness
ˈtā-stē-nəs How to pronounce tasty (audio)
noun

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palatable, appetizing, savory, tasty, toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste.

palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

Examples of tasty in a Sentence

the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years a selection of tasty doughnuts from the corner bakery
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The gorgeous and tasty caramel and cream cheese frosting looks the best when applied with a small offset spatula to give it that swirly effect on the cake. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 All these sauces were tasty — especially the one paired with my al pastor taco. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026 To see if those different histories made the monkeys more germophobic, the researchers presented individuals with two tasty treats — grapes. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 The main dining space, where breakfast is eaten, later turns into a casual Italian restaurant serving the tastiest ragu and other traditional bites. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tasty

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of tasty was in 1603

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tasty

adjective
ˈtā-stē How to pronounce tasty (audio)
tastier; tastiest
1
: pleasing to the taste : savory
2
: very attractive or interesting
tastily
-stə-lē How to pronounce tasty (audio)
adverb
tastiness
-stē-nəs How to pronounce tasty (audio)
noun
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