succulence

/ˈsʌkjələns/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsʌkjələns/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsə-kyə-lən(t)s How to pronounce succulence (audio)/ (ame, mw)

succulence — noun

1. The enjoyable quality that food has when it is full of juice, giving it a rich,

1.名詞B2
釋義

The enjoyable quality that food has when it is full of juice, giving it a rich, tender, and satisfying taste — used especially when talking about ripe fruit, well-cooked meat, or fresh vegetables.

例句

Theo admired the roast chicken's succulence as golden juices ran onto the carving board.

collocation: succulence of + specific food item

Bao smiled at the ripe peach's perfect succulence as sweet juice dripped down his chin.

collocation: perfect succulence

同義詞
  • juiciness

    More common in everyday speech; less vivid and appreciative than 'succulence'.

  • tenderness

    Focuses on texture (how easily food yields when bitten), not juice content; used mainly for meat.

  • lusciousness

    Similar level of formality; combines rich flavour, smooth texture, and appealing appearance.

反義詞
  • dryness

    The opposite quality — lacking juice or moisture.

  • toughness

    Opposite of tenderness; often used for overcooked or chewy meat.

文法句型

the succulence of [food]

用法筆記

Succulence is an uncountable noun and is more common in written food reviews, recipes, and culinary descriptions than in casual conversation. For everyday speech, 'juiciness' is the more frequent choice.

常見錯誤

❌The steak has a succulence.
✅The steak has succulence.
💡Succulence is uncountable and does not take the article 'a'.
❌The succulences of the fruits were different.
✅The succulence of the fruits was different.
💡Succulence cannot be used in plural form.