toothsome

American  

[tooth-suhm] / ˈtuθ səm /

adjective

1. pleasing to the taste; palatable.

   a toothsome dish.

2. pleasing or desirable, as fame or power.

3. voluptuous; sexually alluring.

   a toothsome blonde.

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toothsome British  

/ ˈtuːθsəm /

adjective

1. of delicious or appetizing appearance, flavour, or smell

2. attractive; alluring

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Other Word Forms

• toothsomely adverb
• toothsomeness noun

Etymology

Origin of toothsome

First recorded in 1545–55; tooth + -some ¹

Example Sentences

It’s a particularly toothsome, sapid red marked by notes of red fruit and spice, and a wonderful match with a wide range of foods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

But for California readers, the most toothsome morsel involves Harris’ longtime frenemy, Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

As far as salads go, there’s toothsome grain salads, decadent pasta salads and bright panzanellas.

From Salon • May 30, 2025

In the end, despite the toothsome creatures’ fearsome reputation, it was humans that did the sharks in.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2023

It was filled with friandises, with luscious and toothsome bits—the finest of fruits, patés, a rare bottle or two, delicious syrups, and bonbons in abundance.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin