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succulently

succulently

5.2
In a juicy, tasty way
  • adverb
  • /ˈsʌkjələntli/
translation icon : jugosamente
  • At the picnic, we enjoyed a succulently sweet watermelon that refreshed us on a hot day.

Examples

  • The crumbling headlands were striped white, gray, and brown; the turbid mocha-colored waterways wound through the vividly, succulently green marsh and spilled into the bay.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • The chef prepared a succulently grilled steak that left everyone at the table wanting more.

  • The freshly picked peaches were served succulently, dripping with juice and flavor.

Synonyms

deliciously
vssucculently
19 2.3

In a very pleasant way that gives strong pleasure to the senses, especially taste

leans toward moistness and appealing texture rather than general taste joy
delectably
vssucculently
1 4.5

In a very pleasant and often delicious way

is more about juicy or tasty appeal than general pleasantness
lusciously
vssucculently
1 6.9

In a way that tastes very sweet and rich

emphasizes juiciness and general appeal rather than only richness or sweetness
juicily
vssucculently
3.8

In a way that is full of juice or lively and interesting

focuses on general tastiness and appeal rather than just liquid content
scrumptiously
vssucculently
6.3

In a way that tastes very good

is about broad tastiness and appeal rather than only extreme flavor
flavorfully
vssucculently
  • US
3.6

In a way that has a strong, pleasant taste and makes food enjoyable

is more about moist, richly appealing mouthfeel than just strong taste
tastily
vssucculently
3.7

In a way that tastes good

shows juicier or more richly appealing mouthfeel than plain flavor
appetizingly
vssucculently
3.7

In a way that makes food look or smell tempting

refers to actual juicy taste and mouthfeel rather than just appearance
piquantly
vssucculently
8.1

In a way that is pleasantly spicy or slightly exciting

emphasizes general juicy or sweet appeal rather than spicy stimulation

Antonyms

blandly
4 5.2

In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest

How Tasty

deliciously
19 2.3
succulently
5.2
tastily
3.7
blandly
4 5.2

Surface Forms

succulently positive

Morphology

succulently = succulent (transparent) = succulent + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'succulent'; the adverbial meaning is directly derived from the adjective.

Etymology

Succulently comes from the Latin sucus meaning 'juice', so think of something full of tasty liquid. That's why doing something succulently means doing it 'juicily' or in a very tasty, rich way.