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Delicious

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/
Having a very pleasant taste or flavor that makes eating enjoyable.

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'I mean to say, sir, that it was delicious.'It is a delicious name.The chocolate cake turned out absolutely delicious!

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English delicious, from Old French delicios, from Latin deliciosus, meaning delight, charm, from deliciae, which means delight, pleasure.

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