toothsome
adjective
Temptingly tasty; delicious and appetizing. Can also mean attractive or pleasing, especially regarding people.
Etymology
From "tooth" + "-some" (characterized by). Something so tasty you want to sink your teeth into it.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The bakery displayed an array of toothsome pastries."
- 2.
"The toothsome aroma of roasting coffee filled the shop."
- 3.
"The menu featured several toothsome vegetarian options."
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Fun Fact
Despite containing "tooth," toothsome has nothing to do with dental health or texture. It's purely about taste appeal. The suffix "-some" turns "tooth" (as in "sweet tooth") into "characterized by deliciousness."
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (T, O, O, T, H, S, O, M, E)
Scrabble Value: 14 points
Tip: Words ending in "ME" are often good scoring opportunities.
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