TOOTHY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

toothy

adjective

ˈtü-thē

Definition of toothy

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste a selection of gourmet cookies and other toothy delights

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Recent Examples of toothy The assumption is that Lohar will either abandon pursuit or accidentally run the Bitchfist aground on the toothy shoals. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026 This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 The first thing that stands out about the new Apex X23 in comparison to traditional Oliver models is its toothy tires. — C.c. Weiss may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026 Green has a toothier texture and fresher flavor; red is saucier with dusky, earthen undertones. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for toothy

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Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Black Pepper Candied Bacon Fogo de Chão/MANNY RODRIGUEZ At Fogo de Chão, this delicious bacon dish is oven roasted with brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

Allegations of insufficient medical care and lack of hygiene products, edible food and clean drinking water were among these concerns, according to Haney.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Refined grain foods—like white rice, pasta, and bread—are made from grains that are stripped of their nutrient-rich edible layers, leaving only the starchy endosperm.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of edible

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What kept the tent from feeling like a collection of cowboy props was the tasteful curation of vintage pieces.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Even Rodrigo’s backing band, full of absolutely shredding women instrumentalists, played beside her on equal footing for exquisitely tasteful, post-punky revisions of songs across her three albums.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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