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toothsome
[ tooth-suhm ]
adjective
- pleasing to the taste; palatable:
a toothsome dish.
- pleasing or desirable, as fame or power.
- voluptuous; sexually alluring:
a toothsome blonde.
toothsome
/ ˈٳːθə /
adjective
- of delicious or appetizing appearance, flavour, or smell
- attractive; alluring
Derived Forms
- ˈٴǴdzٳdzԱ, noun
- ˈٴǴdzٳdz, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ٴǴdzٳsdz· adverb
- ٴǴdzٳsdz·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of toothsome1
Example Sentences
The dish is all about contrast: toothsome pasta coated in a silky, starchy, creamy, cheesy sauce with a burst of lemon to cut through the richness.
Remember, texture doesn’t always mean crunch—it can also mean chewiness, density, or something toothsome, like dates, figs, rice noodles, or pitted olives.
After years of sailing the world, he pursues his toothsome dreams in a Euro-ville pastiche, with a vaulted shopping arcade and a plaza large enough to hold big musical numbers.
Simplicity aside, the gentle tinge of smoke lends savory depth to the sweet, toothsome shrimp, which has made this easy yet impressive recipe a favorite for dinner parties and Sunday afternoons.
But it’s under this salty, toothsome crust that Frumkin does his most complicated and compelling work: the deconstruction of Ezra’s morality.
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