succulent

adjective

ˈsə-kyə-lənt How to pronounce succulent (audio)
Definition of succulentnext
1
as in juicy
full of juice vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes

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2
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts

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Recent Examples of succulent An intoxicating spice rub — salt, pepper, cumin, garlic and herbs — permeates everything, from the bronze skin shielding succulent white meat to the livery underside. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 There will also be a silent auction and a succulent plant sale. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Minnich has been involved with the cactus and succulent world as a grower, field explorer, writer and photographer. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Often described as blue chalksticks, on steroids, Skyscraper® Senecio adds dramatic height to succulent gardens and containers. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for succulent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succulent
  1. juicy
  2. delicious
  3. edible
Adjective
  • The standout dish, however, was the juicy scarlet prawns on a bed of creamy, lemony Portuguese rice.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The story is so entertaining and juicy, but at the end of the day, this really happened.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of juicy
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  • There are so many delicious desserts that star apples, including cakes, cobblers, and more.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
  • No ermine robe was too soft, and no dish too delicious, for the cardinals of the past.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
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  • They're packaged quite perfectly for gift-giving in a gift set of four mini bars that are just as exciting to unwrap as an (edible) holiday treat.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Jalebi Chat — accented with nylon sev (a thin, crispy Indian snack made from chickpea flour) and silver varaq (a thin, edible sheet of silver used in South Asian treats).
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of edible

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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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