English · Food & Drink
tasty
/ˈteɪsti/
[/ˈteɪsti/]
having a good flavor
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having a pleasant flavor and good to eat. It is a common, friendly way to praise food.
Example
That was a very tasty meal, thank you.
That was a very tasty meal, thank you.
Etymology
From 'taste' (Old French 'taster') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
An everyday compliment for food, slightly less strong than 'delicious'.