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Have you ever heard a young child describe a favorite food as “licius” instead of “delicious”? Back in the Middle Ages, the word licius was sometimes used as a shortened form of delicious by adults and kids alike. Linguists believe that luscious may have developed when licius (which comes from the Latin verb delicere, meaning “to entice by charm or attraction”) was further altered to lucius by 15th-century speakers. The adjective lush can sometimes mean “delicious” as well but is not a shortened form of luscious, having developed on its own from the Middle English lusch, meaning “soft or tender.”
Examples of luscious in a Sentence
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025
The Documentary Competition Jury was collectively obsessed by this film, which combines luscious visuals, compelling and relevant archival material, and a narrative track and singular protagonist that constantly escapes the viewer’s comprehension – in a good way.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 May 2025
Stella Spritz Recipe courtesy of Stella of New Hope inside the Ghost Light Inn
This seasonal version of the signature Stella Spritz is a bright, floral, and spiced delight, with luscious lychee sweetness balanced by warming chai spices and a hint of citrus.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The film’s world is luscious, tangible and hypnotic.
—Eugenie Dalland, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luscious. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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luscious
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