TOOTHY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

toothy

adjective

ˈtü-thē

Definition of toothy

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste a selection of gourmet cookies and other toothy delights

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Recent Examples of toothy Kyron flashed a wide, toothy grin toward a camera capturing the moment – an image that would soon be splashed on missing child posters and nightly newscasts across the country. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Each pair features a mesh base supported by suede structural overlays, nylon tongues and the Gator Run’s signature toothy outsole. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 The assumption is that Lohar will either abandon pursuit or accidentally run the Bitchfist aground on the toothy shoals. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026 The first thing that stands out about the new Apex X23 in comparison to traditional Oliver models is its toothy tires. — C.c. Weiss may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for toothy

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Adjective

Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.

— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

Aegina’s most famous export—and other edible souvenirs at Mourtzis Pistachio and Traditional Sweets by the fish market in the port.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Fresh herbs or edible flowers can easily be added to the top of a dessert after unpacking for a fresh finish that takes seconds.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

Definition of edible

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Obviously there’s a resemblance but in a really subtle and tasteful way.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Which is lovely, tasteful and, in the case of a celebration expected to draw some of the most famous people on earth, almost certainly wishful thinking.

— Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

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