deliciousness
deliciousness — noun
1. the quality in food or drink that makes eating or drinking it a very enjoyable e
the quality in food or drink that makes eating or drinking it a very enjoyable experience
Mei-Lin could not stop talking about the deliciousness of the mango sticky rice she had in Bangkok.
deliciousness of [specific dish] — naming the food item
The deliciousness of the freshly baked bread filled the entire kitchen with warmth.
Kwame added a pinch of salt to bring out the deliciousness of the roasted vegetables.
Even the smell of the soup hinted at the deliciousness waiting inside the bowl.
Food bloggers often write about the deliciousness of street food in Ho Chi Minh City.
- tastiness
more informal; focuses on flavour impact rather than overall enjoyment
- lusciousness
suggests rich, creamy, or indulgent food, especially sweet items
- scrumptiousness
playful and informal; implies something especially indulgent
- blandness
lack of flavour or excitement in taste
- tastelessness
no flavour at all
文法句型
the deliciousness of [food/drink]
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used for food, drink, and their aromas. It does not apply to visual beauty or sounds.
常見錯誤
2. the quality of being extremely pleasant or satisfying in a way that is not relat
the quality of being extremely pleasant or satisfying in a way that is not related to taste
The deliciousness of a lazy Sunday morning with no alarms is hard to describe.
deliciousness as abstract pleasantness (not taste)
Elena savoured the deliciousness of finally finishing her novel after two years of work.
There is a certain deliciousness in hearing a baby's first laugh that stays with you.
Hassan smiled at the deliciousness of the surprise party his colleagues had planned.
Part of the deliciousness of a good joke is the moment of silence before everyone laughs.
- pleasantness
more neutral and broader; lacks the emotional richness of deliciousness
- sweetness
often used for emotional experiences, e.g. the sweetness of a child's gesture
- joyfulness
focuses on the emotion of happiness rather than the quality of an experience
- unpleasantness
the opposite of any pleasant experience
- dullness
lack of interest or pleasure
文法句型
the deliciousness of [abstract experience]
用法筆記
This sense is much rarer than sense 1. It often describes experiences, moments, or situations that are deeply satisfying. It may carry a slightly literary or ironic tone.