lusciousness

Meanings

1. 1noununcountable

   The quality of tasting or smelling very rich, sweet, and pleasant.

   Grammar: Uncountable: you can say 'the lusciousness of the fruit', but not 'a lusciousness'.

   Patterns

   • the lusciousness of something

   The lusciousness of the ripe peaches made them perfect for dessert.

   Chefs aim for the lusciousness of fresh cream in their pastries.

   The wine's lusciousness comes from grapes picked late in the season.

2. 2noununcountableliterary

   The quality of being very attractive in a rich, sensual way.

   Grammar: Uncountable and often used of people, clothing, or music; it suggests a strong, pleasing appeal.

   Patterns

   • the lusciousness of something

   The lusciousness of the velvet gown caught everyone's eye.

   Her voice had a lusciousness that made the song unforgettable.

   The painting's lusciousness of color and texture drew crowds.

Common combinations

the lusciousness of

The lusciousness of the mango made it a favorite snack.

rich lusciousness

The dessert had a rich lusciousness that pleased everyone.

fruit's lusciousness

The fruit's lusciousness depends on how ripe it is.

sensual lusciousness

The perfume's sensual lusciousness lingered in the room.

Synonyms and how they differ

richness

More general; it can describe flavor, color, or sound, while lusciousness specifically suggests sweet, juicy appeal.

sweetness

Focuses on sugar taste; lusciousness adds a sense of fullness and luxury.

succulence

Used mostly for juicy food; lusciousness can also describe visual or sensual appeal.

Opposites

Word family

luscious adjective

Having a rich, sweet, and pleasant taste or smell, or very attractive.

lusciously adverb

In a luscious way; richly and pleasantly.

Commonly confused: lusciousness or luscious? lusciousness or lushness?

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