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succulent

adj
/ˈsʌkjələnt/

Etymology

Borrowed from French succulent, from Latin succulentus.

  1. derived from succulentus
  2. borrowed from succulent

Definitions

  1. Juicy or lush.

    • Escargots, smoked salmon, fresh seafood, and pasta are all presented in succulent style, and the price is right.
    • “Ah. Good evening, sir. Can I interest you in a meal? A succulent Chinese meal?”

  2. Luscious or delectable.

    • "Hotter Than That," written by his wife, Lil Hardin, who had dandy rhythm herself, is scat vocal a la king, as Armstrong trades succulent phrases with guitar whiz Lonnie Johnson before offering a brief but telling solo.
    • It could be a verse from God's word that darts straight to the need of your heart with its succulent comfort.
    • Not far from me, I noticed a succulent blond.

  3. Having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A succulent plant.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA