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tooth·some
(to͞oth′səm)adj.
1. Delicious; luscious: a toothsome pie. See Synonyms at delicious.
2. Pleasant; attractive: a toothsome offer.
3. Sexually attractive or exciting.
tooth′some·ly adv.
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toothsome
(ˈtuːθsəm)adj
1. of delicious or appetizing appearance, flavour, or smell
2. attractive; alluring
ˈtoothsomely adv
ˈtoothsomeness n
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tooth•some
(ˈtuθ səm)adj.
1. pleasing to the taste; delicious; appetizing.
2. pleasing or desirable.
3. sexually alluring.
[1545–55]
tooth′some•ly, adv.
tooth′some•ness, n.
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Adj. 1. toothsome - acceptable to the taste or mind; "palatable food"; "a palatable solution to the problem"
appetising, appetizing - appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
tasty - pleasing to the sense of taste; "a tasty morsel"
2. [画像:toothsome - extremely pleasing to the sense of taste]toothsome - extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
tasty - pleasing to the sense of taste; "a tasty morsel"
3. toothsome - having strong sexual appeal; "juicy barmaids"; "a red-hot mama"; "a voluptuous woman"; "a toothsome blonde in a tight dress"
sexy - marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest; "feeling sexy"; "sexy clothes"; "sexy poses"; "a sexy book"; "sexy jokes"
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toothsome
adjective appetizing, nice, sweet, tempting, delicious, tasty, agreeable, luscious, savoury, palatable, dainty, delectable, mouthwatering, yummy (slang), scrumptious (informal) toothsome honey-sweetened gingerbread
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toothsome
adjectiveHighly pleasing, especially to the sense of taste:
ambrosial, appetizing, delectable, delicious, heavenly, luscious, savory, scrumptious, tasteful, tasty.
Slang: yummy.
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