Basic Details
Word: Delicious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Tasting very good; something that is enjoyable to eat.
Synonyms: Tasty, scrumptious, delectable
Antonyms: Tasteless, bland, unappetising
Idioms and Phrases
- Deliciously funny: When something is amusingly entertaining. Example: "His story was deliciously funny and had everyone laughing."
- Deliciously good: Used to describe something that is very enjoyable or satisfying. Example: "The cake was deliciously good, and I could not resist having a second piece."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The apple pie my grandmother made was so delicious that I couldnt stop eating it.
Example 2: At the picnic, we had delicious sandwiches and fresh fruit.
Example 3: The chocolate cake was so delicious that everyone asked for the recipe.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "delicious" comes from the Latin word "delicia," which means "delight" or "pleasure"? It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century!
Famous Quote
"Food is our common ground, a universal experience." James Beard
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "delicious" mean?
a) Not very good
b) Tasting very good
c) Ordinary
d) Hard to eat
Answer: b) Tasting very good
2. Which of these is a synonym of "delicious"?
a) Tasteless
b) Tasty
c) Boring
d) Bland
Answer: b) Tasty
3. Which is an antonym of "delicious"?
a) Scrumptious
b) Appetising
c) Bland
d) Delectable
Answer: c) Bland
4. Which sentence uses "delicious" correctly?
a) The delicious cake was too dry to eat.
b) They found the music to be delicious.
c) The pie was so delicious that it disappeared quickly.
d) He thought that math was delicious.
Answer: c) The pie was so delicious that it disappeared quickly.
5. Which idiom means that something is very enjoyable?
a) Deliciously funny
b) On cloud nine
c) A piece of cake
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: a) Deliciously funny
