TOOTHSOME

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does toothsome mean? 

• TOOTHSOME (adjective)
  The adjective TOOTHSOME has 3 senses:

1. acceptable to the taste or mind

2. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

3. having strong sexual appeal

  Familiarity information: TOOTHSOME used as an adjective is uncommon.

 Dictionary entry details 

• TOOTHSOME (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Acceptable to the taste or mind

Synonyms:

palatable; toothsome

Context example:

a palatable solution to the problem

Also:

appetising; appetizing (appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma)

comestible; eatable; edible (suitable for use as food)

tasty (pleasing to the sense of taste)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

Synonyms:

delectable; delicious; luscious; pleasant-tasting; scrumptious; toothsome; yummy

Similar:

tasty (pleasing to the sense of taste)

Derivation:

toothsomeness (extreme appetizingness)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Having strong sexual appeal

Synonyms:

juicy; luscious; lush; red-hot; toothsome; voluptuous

Context example:

a toothsome blonde in a tight dress

Similar:

sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)