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toothsome
CIDE DICTIONARY
toothsome, a.
Grateful to the taste; palatable. [1913 Webster]
"Though less toothsome to me, they were more wholesome for me." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
toothsome, adj. (of food) delicious, appetizing.
Derivative
toothsomely adv. toothsomeness n.
THESAURUS
toothsome
acceptable, adorable, agreeable, ambrosial, appetizing, attractive, dainty, delectable, delicate, delicious, delightful, desirable, enviable, exciting, exquisite, flavorsome, good, good to eat, good-tasting, gustable, gusty, juicy, likable, lovable, luscious, lush, mouth-watering, nectareous, nectarous, nice, of gourmet quality, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, provocative, relishing, sapid, savorous, savory, scrumptious, seductive, succulent, taking, tantalizing, tasteful, tasty, tempting, to be desired, toothy, unobjectionable, winning, worth having, yummyROGET THESAURUS
toothsome
Savoriness
N savoriness, good taste, deliciousness, delectability, relish, zest, appetizer, tidbit, titbit, dainty, delicacy, tasty morsel, appetizer, hors d'ouvres, ambrosia, nectar, bonne-bouche, game, turtle, venison, delicatessen, savory, delicious, tasty, well-tasted, to one's taste, good, palatable, nice, dainty, delectable, toothful, toothsome, gustful, appetizing, lickerish, delicate, exquisite, rich, luscious, ambrosial, scrumptious, delightful, per amusare la bocca, cela se laisse manger.For further exploring for "toothsome" in Webster Dictionary Online