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    TOOTHSOME

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Acceptable to the taste or mindplay

    Example:

    a palatable solution to the problem

    Synonyms:

    palatable; toothsome

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Also:

    appetising; appetizing (appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma)

    comestible; eatable; edible (suitable for use as food)

    tasty (pleasing to the sense of taste)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Having strong sexual appealplay

    Example:

    a toothsome blonde in a tight dress

    Synonyms:

    juicy; luscious; lush; red-hot; toothsome; voluptuous

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    sexy (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest)

    Sense 3

    Meaning:

    Extremely pleasing to the sense of tasteplay

    Synonyms:

    delectable; delicious; luscious; pleasant-tasting; scrumptious; toothsome; yummy

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    tasty (pleasing to the sense of taste)

    Derivation:

    toothsomeness (extreme appetizingness)

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