delish
/dɪˈlɪʃ/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Delish means very delicious. It is informal and often sounds playful or friendly.
- This cake is delish.
- The noodles were absolutely delish.
- Your mom's curry smells delish.
Adinary Nuance
Delish is more casual and playful than delicious. People use it in speech, text messages, and light social media writing. In formal writing, delicious is the safer choice. It often sounds more cheerful than tasty.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- ngon tuyệt
- Spanish
- delicioso
- Chinese
- 美味的
- Japanese
- おいしい
- Korean
- 맛있는
Etymology
Delish is a clipped, informal form of delicious. It became common in English in the 20th century, especially in casual speech and writing.
Common phrases
absolutely delishlooks delishso delish
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Frequently asked questions
- Is delish formal or informal?
- It is informal. Use delicious in business or academic writing.
- Can I say delish in writing?
- Yes, but mostly in casual writing, ads, or social media.
- What is the difference between delish and delicious?
- Delish is a shorter, more playful version of delicious.