Synonyms for

Juicy

Verb / ˈdʒu:si: / Another word for juicy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a lot of juice; full of juice; succulent

Synonyms & similar words

gamey gamy naughty redhot racy fat spicy toothsome luscious risque juiceless voluptuous blue succulent luscious moist watery fleshy ripe plump hydrated wet dewy sappy lush drenched soaked drippy mellow heavy sodden damp oozy

Synonyms by register

Formal

succulent moist fleshy

Informal

dripping soggy pulpy

Literary

nectareous luscious

Antonyms

dry arid parched dehydrated withered dessicated

Common collocations

  • juicy steak
  • juicy fruit
  • juicy gossip
  • juicy details
  • juicy burger
  • juicy story
  • juicy apple

Word family

adjective juicy
adverb juicily

Usage note

Primarily used to describe food that is moist and full of juice. Can also be used informally to describe interesting or scandalous information.

Example sentences

  1. The watermelon was juicy and refreshing on a hot day.
  2. The steak was juicy and tender.
  3. She bit into the peach and juice dripped down her chin.
  4. The grapes were juicy and bursting with flavor.
  5. The pineapple was sweet and juicy.

Quotes

  • I love a good juicy story.
  • The grass is always greener on the other side, until you get there and see it's just as brown and dry as where you came from. Be grateful for what you have and water your own grass to make it as green and juicy as you want it to be.
  • Life is like a juicy watermelon, you never know what you're gonna get.

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