Juicy

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːsi/

Definitions of juicy

adjective describing something that is full of juice or moist and flavorful

Example Sentences

A1 The orange was juicy and sweet.

A2 She took a big bite of the juicy watermelon.

B1 The steak was cooked perfectly, juicy and tender.

B2 The burger was so juicy, the juices dripped down my chin.

C1 The ripe strawberries were incredibly juicy and bursting with flavor.

C2 The chef's speciality dish was a juicy rack of lamb cooked to perfection.

Examples of juicy in a Sentence

formal The steak was cooked to perfection, resulting in a juicy and tender piece of meat.

informal I love biting into a juicy burger with all the toppings.

slang That gossip is so juicy, I can't wait to hear more details.

figurative The artist's use of vibrant colors made the painting look juicy and full of life.

Grammatical Forms of juicy

• past tense: juiced
• plural: juicies
• comparative: juicier
• superlative: juiciest
• present tense: juices
• future tense: will juice
• perfect tense: have juiced
• continuous tense: is juicing
• singular: juicy
• positive degree: juicy
• infinitive: to juice
• gerund: juicing
• participle: juiced

Origin and Evolution of juicy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'juicy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'jusy', which came from the Old French word 'jus' meaning juice or broth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'juicy' evolved from its literal meaning of full of juice or liquid to also describe something appealing, interesting, or sensational.