Dilicious vs. Delicious — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 15, 2023
"Dilicious" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "delicious," which means highly pleasant to the taste.
Which is correct: Dilicious or Delicious
How to spell Delicious?
Dilicious
Incorrect Spelling
Delicious
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Dilicious and Delicious
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Key Differences
Link "delicious" with "delicacy," both share "delic-."
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"I" can't describe taste, but "e" can make it "delicious."
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Consider the phrase: "Desserts are de-licious."
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Remember the word "delight" which has the same prefix "deli-" as "delicious."
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Think of "de-lightful" tastes as "delicious."
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Definitions
Delicious
Very pleasant; delightful.
A delicious irony played out in the story.
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Delicious
Evoking a strong sensation of tasteful pleasure.
She made a delicious chocolate cake.
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Delicious
Satisfying or gratifying.
The reward for his hard work was a delicious sense of accomplishment.
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Delicious
Charming or alluring.
The view from the balcony was simply delicious.
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Delicious
Either of two varieties of apple, the Golden Delicious or the Red Delicious.
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Delicious
Highly pleasing or agreeable to the senses, especially of taste or smell.
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Delicious
Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.
The irony is delicious!
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Delicious
Affording exquisite pleasure; delightful; most sweet or grateful to the senses, especially to the taste; charming.
Some delicious landscape.
One draught of spring's delicious air.
Were not his words delicious?
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Delicious
Addicted to pleasure; seeking enjoyment; luxurious; effeminate.
Others, lastly, of a more delicious and airy spirit, retire themselves to the enjoyments of ease and luxury.
Like the rich fruit he sings, delicious in decay.
No spring, nor summer, on the mountain seen,Smiles with gay fruits or with delightful green.
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Delicious
Greatly pleasing or entertaining;
A delightful surprise
The comedy was delightful
A delicious joke
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FAQs
What is the pronunciation of delicious?
"Delicious" is pronounced as /dɪˈlɪʃəs/.
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Why is it called delicious?
The term "delicious" comes from the Latin word "deliciosus," meaning delightful or charming, primarily referring to taste.
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Which vowel is used before delicious?
The indefinite article "a" is used before "delicious."
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Which conjunction is used with delicious?
Any conjunction like "and," "or," or "but" can be used depending on the sentence.
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What is the verb form of delicious?
"Delicious" doesn't have a standard verb form. But related words include "delight" or "relish."
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Which preposition is used with delicious?
Prepositions such as "of" or "in" can be used, e.g., "of a delicious flavor."
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What is the plural form of delicious?
"Delicious" is an adjective and does not have a plural form.
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Which article is used with delicious?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with "delicious," depending on the context.
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Which determiner is used with delicious?
Determiners like "this," "that," and "a" can be used.
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What is the singular form of delicious?
"Delicious" is already in singular form.
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What is the second form of delicious?
As an adjective, "delicious" doesn't have verb forms.
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Is delicious a vowel or consonant?
"Delicious" is a word and contains both vowels and consonants.
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What is a stressed syllable in delicious?
The second syllable, "li," is stressed.
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What is another term for delicious?
A synonym might be "scrumptious" or "tasty."
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What is the opposite of delicious?
The opposite might be "tasteless" or "unpalatable."
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What is the first form of delicious?
"Delicious" is an adjective and doesn't have verb forms.
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What is the third form of delicious?
As an adjective, "delicious" doesn't have verb forms.
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Is the delicious term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in some contexts (e.g., "a delicious moment").
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How is delicious used in a sentence?
"The strawberries were fresh and delicious."
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
