TASTY Synonyms: 190 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'tasty' different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tasty are appetizing , palatable , savory , and toothsome . While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," tasty implies a pronounced taste. // a tart and tasty pie

Q: When can 'appetizing' be used instead of 'tasty'?

The meanings of appetizing and tasty largely overlap; however, appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste. // appetizing hors d'oeuvres

Q: Where would 'palatable' be a reasonable alternative to 'tasty'?

The words palatable and tasty can be used in similar contexts, but palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable. // butterflies that birds find palatable

Q: In what contexts can 'savory' take the place of 'tasty'?

While in some cases nearly identical to tasty , savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness. // dumplings with savory fillings

Q: When is it sensible to use 'toothsome' instead of 'tasty'?

In some situations, the words toothsome and tasty are roughly equivalent. However, toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness. // an enticing array of toothsome desserts

tasty

adjective

ˈtā-stē

Definition of tasty

as in delicious

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses the tasty prospect of getting his revenge after all those years

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as in tasteful

very pleasing to the sense of taste a selection of tasty doughnuts from the corner bakery

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How is the word tasty different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of tasty are appetizing, palatable, savory, and toothsome. While all these words mean "agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste," tasty implies a pronounced taste.

a tart and tasty pie

When can appetizing be used instead of tasty?

The meanings of appetizing and tasty largely overlap; however, appetizing suggests a whetting of the appetite and applies to aroma and appearance as well as taste.

appetizing hors d'oeuvres

Where would palatable be a reasonable alternative to tasty?

The words palatable and tasty can be used in similar contexts, but palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable.

butterflies that birds find palatable

In what contexts can savory take the place of tasty?

While in some cases nearly identical to tasty, savory applies to both taste and aroma and suggests piquancy and often spiciness.

dumplings with savory fillings

When is it sensible to use toothsome instead of tasty?

In some situations, the words toothsome and tasty are roughly equivalent. However, toothsome stresses the notion of agreeableness and sometimes implies tenderness or daintiness.

an enticing array of toothsome desserts

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Recent Examples of tasty If Rumari is about constant innovation and experimentation, Loloan Beach Bar & Grill is about dependably tasty food and drink backdropped by sparkling bodies of water. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 Amazon has a tasty discount right now on the Asus ExpertCenter PN54, a compact little rectangle that's designed for both everyday productivity and creative work. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Even a simple black bean dip with avocado and lime juice is a tasty way to get extra fiber. — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2026 Tempeh also makes a tasty vegan alternative to parmesan cheese. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tasty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tasty

Adjective

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

Adjective

The pleasant drop, although not quite sweater weather, does come with some risks on the water with wind and rough conditions on the beach.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The home's standout feature is that large porch, which really boosts living space and looks like a pleasant place to host guests.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasant

Adjective

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne makes a delightful cameo as the fictional host Johnny Johnson, while producer Dan Nigro features in the video as well.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Each step sends a ripple through the spongy, thin mat, a slow undulating motion beneath your feet that surprises the senses, disorienting yet simultaneously strangely delightful.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of delightful

Adjective

And captured the juiciness of ripe strawberries, snapping the fruit into sweet focus in a pint of strawberry and passion fruit ice cream.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Also milder, sweeter and less earthy than red beets, so make sure the red beet-haters give them a taste.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweet

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The Playoff including home games for the highest seeded teams is a nice touch that many personalities seemed to agree was a positive.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The Verdict Sporting a more polished look than its contemporaries, Panasonic’s Japanese microwave is a nice gateway to nudge your kitchen toward more upscale design.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of nice

Adjective

Its look, a pleasing meld of contemporary glass and steel, mid-century accents, and exposed brickwork, nods to the past.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture.

— Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasing

Adjective

My response was so automatic—a satisfying swipe of paper towel—that my anxiety hardly had time to express itself.

— Andrew Lipstein, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
This plush down-alternative option has a satisfying weight while somehow still being temperature-regulating, even through the summer.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfying

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