How to Use delicious in a Sentence

delicious

adjective
  • Delicious aromas were floating from the kitchen.
  • This is the most delicious ice cream I have ever eaten.
  • Adare is a delicious mix of old and new.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This is a very easy & delicious recipe to make.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • This is a very easy & delicious recipe to make.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Here is a delicious side to go with your brisket or pot roast.
    — Olga Massov, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2019
  • This recipe was so delicious and so easy.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Here's how to get your hands on the delicious treat.
    — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2026
  • And that’s not delicious or healthy in any way.
    — Staff Author, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, there are tons of easy and delicious recipes to try out.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 1 Dec. 2022
  • But don't let that fool you—this dessert is delicious.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • How did the bears not eat the delicious fish skin around their paws?
    — Emily Atkin, New Republic, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Sweet, fresh corn is the star of this delicious, creamy dish.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • This is so cheesy, good and delicious.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The dumplings are delicious in broth or served with a silky cheese sauce.
    — Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The hand-cut fries are delicious, too.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
  • All the food stands are delicious.
    — Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Our food is delicious and healthy.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Keep in mind that oil may lead to a denser, but still delicious, cake.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
  • Rich, delicious foods abound, but which foods are okay to share with our dogs?
    — Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2020
  • There are so many delicious ways to use the pack of ground beef in your fridge.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
  • There are so many delicious ways to use the pack of ground beef in your fridge.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • There are so many delicious ways to use the pack of ground beef in your fridge.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Kick off your menu with a spicy dip recipe that is rich, creamy, and delicious.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Who doesn’t want to get out of bed when there’s a delicious meal at the ready?
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2021
  • These ideas are delicious, unique, and bound to pull you out of your leafy green rut.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 10 Oct. 2023
  • And the vistas of sea and cityscape are as delicious as the food.
    — Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
  • The meat is delicious but the sides are equally stars of the show.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
  • The best most people can ask of their kitchen is a delicious meal.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Get your sweet and salty fix taken care of in one delicious treat.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

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