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giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years

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How is the word tasty different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tasty are appetizing, palatable, savory, and toothsome. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

When can appetizing be used instead of tasty?

The meanings of appetizing and tasty largely overlap; however, appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

Where would palatable be a reasonable alternative to tasty?

The words palatable and tasty can be used in similar contexts, but palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

In what contexts can savory take the place of tasty?

While in some cases nearly identical to tasty, savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

When is it sensible to use toothsome instead of tasty?

In some situations, the words toothsome and tasty are roughly equivalent. However, toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

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Recent Examples of tasty Thanks to thoughtful plug-and-play engineering, that tasty combustion power is bolstered with an AMG electric motor that spools up 354 lb. ft. of instant on-demand electric torque, more than double the electric torque offered in the mainstream E 450 version of this powertrain. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Summer and early fall are appealing times to leisurely explore the waterways of Milwaukee, soaking in the sun and stopping for tasty dockside bites. Jill K. Robinson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025 In the bottom part of the Midwest Region bracket, a potential Tennessee vs. Kentucky matchup could be a tasty SEC showdown. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 O'Neal is no stranger to collaborations with tasty brands. Michael Nied, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tasty
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  • Enjoy a delicious lunch, fabulous raffle and listen to New York TImes bestselling author Sarah Penner discuss her new book The Amalfi Curse.Visit www.libraryguildrsf.org or call 858-756-4780 to register.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
  • But before this all begins, everyone usually fills up on a delicious brunch surrounded by loved ones.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
  • From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • There’s still time to catch the delightful exhibit Best in Show: Pets in Contemporary Photography that comes from the Fotografiska Museum New York.
    John Oseid, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Demonstrating the rising talent of these teenagers, these shorts encompass thought-provoking scripts, breathtaking and delightful cinematography, rich stop-motion animation, and genre-pushing meditations.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
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  • There are plucky steamed chive dumplings with translucent skin, meatball-like shumai teeming with pork, chicken or shrimp, green tea sesame balls (each $1.50 apiece) with Wicked-green dough surrounding sweet black paste.
    Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • In an effort to fight child obesity, Mexico has banned the sale of salty and sweet treats in schools.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • The 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, Ruthe adds, would be a nice target.
    George Ramsay and Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The idea of painting a bird with such traditional meaning on a building set to house families who may be going through turbulent times is a nice message, signaling that calm waters are just ahead.
    Will McGough, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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  • This is an excellent way to incorporate more texture and character into your kitchen organization that's pleasing to the eye.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Gerry’s option to buy the Sportatorium is conditional on his making the behemoth pleasing to the eye, improving the appearance of the building, the parking lot and the landscaping, Hollander said.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • But this year’s batch of releases suggests that the leading watchmakers have found a satisfying way to respect their past achievements and still forge new paths.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The spices are balanced and not overpowering, drying down to a satisfying, earthy finish.
    Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Any good headphones already do this to a certain extent.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2025

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“Tasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tasty. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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