lusciousness
lusciousness — noun
1. the quality of tasting very sweet and being full of juice, so that eating the fo
the quality of tasting very sweet and being full of juice, so that eating the food feels rich and pleasurable
The lusciousness of the ripe mango made Zola close her eyes in delight.
collocation: lusciousness of [fruit]
For extra lusciousness, Eleni drizzled honey over the warm figs before serving them.
A good summer peach should have a lusciousness that fills every corner of your mouth.
Indra remembered the lusciousness of the cream-filled pastries from her grandmother's kitchen.
The lusciousness of the chocolate sauce made a plain cake feel like a special dessert.
- succulence
focuses on juiciness rather than sweetness; common for fruit and cooked meat
- deliciousness
a much broader word that covers any pleasant taste, not specifically sweet and juicy
- richness
emphasises the heavy, satisfying quality rather than the sweet-and-juicy combination
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'of' followed by a specific food or fruit. This sense is the most common use of the word.
常見錯誤
2. how sexually appealing a person is, to the point that others feel a strong physi
how sexually appealing a person is, to the point that others feel a strong physical desire for them
The film critic noted the lusciousness that the actress brought to every romantic scene.
Jude found himself drawn to the quiet lusciousness of the dancer's slow movements.
often used with 'of' + person's attribute
In fashion magazines, the word appears frequently to describe the lusciousness of models.
The singer's lusciousness was mentioned in nearly every review of the concert.
- seductiveness
emphasises the act of tempting or luring someone rather than the quality itself
- desirability
a more neutral word for sexual or romantic attractiveness
- repulsiveness
strong opposite — causing strong dislike instead of desire
- frigidity
suggests a lack of sexual warmth or responsiveness
用法筆記
This sense can sound dated or overly dramatic in ordinary conversation. More common in fiction, fashion writing, and film reviews than in everyday spoken English.
常見錯誤
3. how beautiful, soft, rich, or pleasing something is to perceive through the sens
how beautiful, soft, rich, or pleasing something is to perceive through the senses, so the experience feels deeply satisfying
The lusciousness of the velvet curtains gave the old theatre a warm, grand feeling.
Sora admired the lusciousness of the music as the orchestra played the final, slow piece.
collocation: lusciousness of music / sound
The lusciousness of the old leather chair made it Talia's favourite spot for afternoon reading.
Anya read the poem aloud, savouring the lusciousness of every carefully chosen word.
- opulence
suggests visible richness and luxury rather than general sensory pleasure
- splendour
more about visual magnificence; does not cover sound or feel
- sumptuousness
emphasises the rich, expensive quality of something
用法筆記
Applied to anything richly pleasing through the senses — fabric, music, poetry, paint colours, a landscape. Not used for taste (sense 1) or sexual attraction (sense 2). The subject is always something being perceived, not the person perceiving it.