toothsome

UK: /ˈtuːθsəm/ US: /ˈtuθsəm/ ,(to̅o̅th′səm)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

tooth•some /ˈtuθsəm/   adj. 

1. pleasing to the taste;
   delicious;
   appetizing.
2. pleasing, desirable, or attractive.

tooth•some•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

tooth•some  (to̅o̅th′səm), adj. 

1. pleasing to the taste;
   palatable:
   a toothsome dish.
2. pleasing or desirable, as fame or power.
3. voluptuous;
   sexually alluring:
   a toothsome blonde.

• tooth + -some¹ 1545–55

tooth ′some•ly, adv. 
tooth ′some•ness, n. 

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toothsome / ˈtuːθsəm/ adjective

1. of delicious or appetizing appearance, flavour, or smell