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- [luhsh-uh s]
- /ˈlʌʃ əs/
- /ˈlʌʃ.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhsh-uh s]
- /ˈlʌʃ əs/
Definitions of lusciously word
- adjective lusciously highly pleasing to the taste or smell: luscious peaches. 1
- adjective lusciously richly satisfying to the senses or the mind: the luscious style of his poetry. 1
- adjective lusciously richly adorned; luxurious: luscious furnishings. 1
- adjective lusciously arousing physical, or sexual, desire; voluptuous: a luscious figure. 1
- adjective lusciously sweet to excess; cloying. 1
- noun lusciously In a luscious manner. 1
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Origin of lusciously
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English lucius, unexplained variant of licius, aphetic variant of delicious
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Parts of speech for Lusciously
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adjective
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lusciously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
lusciously usage trend in Literature
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adverb lusciously
- juicily — In a juicy manner.
- moist — moderately or slightly wet; damp.
- deliciously — In a delicious manner.
- succulently — full of juice; juicy.
- sweetly — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
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