tasty

[ tey-stee ]

adjective

, tast·i·er, tast·i·est.

1. good-tasting; savory:

   a tasty canapé.

   Synonyms: appetizing, toothsome, delectable, delicious

2. Informal. having or showing good taste; tasteful.

tasty

/ ˈteɪstɪ /

adjective

1. having a pleasant flavour
2. informal.
   attractive: used chiefly by men when talking of women
3. informal.
   skilful or impressive

   she was a bit tasty with a cutlass

4. (of cheddar cheese) having a strong flavour

Derived Forms

• ˈtastily, adverb
• ˈtastiness, noun

Other Words From

• tasti·ly adverb
• tasti·ness noun
• un·tasti·ly adverb
• un·tasty adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tasty¹

First recorded in 1610–20; taste + -y ¹

Synonym Study

See palatable.

Example Sentences

“People who come to us want hot and tasty, affordable food,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

You might have tastier pizza and bagels — although at least one food critic from New York thinks the best bagels are in Berkeley.

From Los Angeles Times

They're just so much anxiety right now hanging over everything that I wonder if it would be a tasty, endless buffet for Colin.

From Salon

That has clearly required more than some tasty snack offerings, it has been in tandem with impressive form on the field.

From BBC

The El Segundo company, which has seen its sales drop sharply, is banking its turnaround on a new burger that it says is healthier and tastier.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appetizing
• delectable
• flavorful
• luscious
• pungent
• savory
• spicy
• yummy