How to Use luscious in a Sentence

luscious

adjective
  • Each cookie is luscious, soft and at least half an inch thick.
    — Olivia Gyapong, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Serve with plenty of brown bread to mop up all that luscious sauce.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
  • These are rich and luscious with just the right amount of sweetness.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Ali serves them with a luscious lemon butter, which is aces high.
    — Sam Sifton, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • All are luscious, creamy, rich in fat, and lower in net carbs.
    — Julie Upton, Health, 5 July 2023
  • Of course, my eye goes straight to the luscious blue chairs and ottoman.
    — Christine Pittel, House Beautiful, 17 Feb. 2015
  • No amount of blood or pain can take away from the glory of these luscious locks.
    — Julia Edelman, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Think of the movie as rich, creamy, luscious butter, but for your brain.
    — Katherine J Igoe, Marie Claire, 19 Mar. 2020
  • The berries turn juicy and luscious, while the crust remains crisp and gooey.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Strong, luscious hair is in, but keep in mind that healthy hair starts from within.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Throw in a little yellow and green to make that luscious red pop.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 16 June 2021
  • Her skin was a cocoa shade, and her luscious, dark curls framed the light smirk on her face.
    — Hayley Folk, refinery29.com, 20 June 2021
  • Few cold-weather dinners are quite as luscious as a hearty chili.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Few cold-weather dinners are quite as luscious as a hearty chili.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The jumble wouldn’t win a prize for beauty, but the taste is luscious.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Thick, luscious lengths are not something I’ve been blessed with.
    — Louise Whitbread, Refinery29, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Dumpling Home’s luscious soup dumplings are worth leaving the house to eat.
    — Taylor Kate Brown, SFChronicle.com, 6 Nov. 2020
  • Instead of achieving crisp edges, the idea is to keep the whites soft and luscious.
    — General Manager, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • Long, luscious strands is the goal for many, but getting there can be a struggle.
    — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Ideally, your fern should look luscious and green with perky leaves.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • At peak, a good pear is one of the finest fruits, perfumed, melting and luscious.
    — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 4 Nov. 2020
  • The char siu splayed over the top of the noodles are luscious slabs of pork belly that melt.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
  • Make it one day when lasagna is on the menu, then freeze your luscious leftovers for later.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
  • Make it one day when lasagna is on the menu, then freeze your luscious leftovers for later.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • By 20, the acne was long gone and the hair was back with a luscious vengeance.
    — Lauren Larson, GQ, 27 Sep. 2017
  • The luscious red leather was the perfect choice to bounce off his black suit on the red carpet.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2020
  • The couple’s four cats, with their luscious white fur, get to explore the whole thing.
    — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Amanda Seyfried keeps her luscious strands shiny and sleek with a low-key loose curl to it.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 8 July 2018
  • Move to the dining room with a luscious canapé of foie gras mousse, then the meal begins in earnest.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • The sweetness of the corn is a luscious balance for the savory spread.
    — Star Tribune, 14 July 2021

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