tasty

word · lemma: taste

/ˈteɪsti/
TAY-stee
/tˈeɪsti/
TAY-stee

Definition

Having a pleasant flavor that makes food enjoyable to eat. It is a common everyday word for food that tastes good.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for food, snacks, and meals in everyday speech. 'Tasty' is more casual than 'delicious' and usually more positive than just 'good'; it can sometimes sound slightly informal in restaurant reviews or formal writing.

Example Sentences

This soup is tasty.

basic

They made a tasty cake for the party.

basic

These sandwiches look tasty.

basic

It's healthy, filling, and actually pretty tasty.

natural

That little food truck sells really tasty tacos.

natural

I wasn't expecting airport food to be this tasty.

natural