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/ˈlʌʃəs/ · luc·tious
adjective
- Sweet and pleasant; delicious. The luscious aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the kitchen.
- Sexually appealing; seductive. The luscious model strutted down the catwalk, turning heads with her confident stride.
- Obscene. The luscious language used in the novel was deemed too explicit for younger readers.
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Did you know? The word 'luscious' was first used in the 15th century to describe something lacking an eye, but its meaning shifted over time to convey a sense of abundance and sensual pleasure.