succulent

adjective

ˈsə-kyə-lənt How to pronounce succulent (audio)
Definition of succulentnext
1
as in juicy
full of juice vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes

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2
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts

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Recent Examples of succulent Often described as blue chalksticks, on steroids, Skyscraper® Senecio adds dramatic height to succulent gardens and containers. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 What unites them is the method, in which small pieces of marinated protein are threaded onto skewers and grilled over hot charcoal, where the smoke and intense heat create deeply flavorful, succulent, crispy bites. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Often this disorder occurs when succulent, vigorously growing plants are subjected to drought conditions. — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for succulent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succulent
  1. juicy
  2. delicious
  3. edible
Adjective
  • The thick, juicy chop is served almost like a porterhouse steak.
    — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Guy Pearce in a supporting turn as Rupert Murdoch could be even juicier.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of juicy
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  • His wife welcomes me into their open-air kitchen for coffee and tamal de maicena — homemade milk tarts made with cornstarch, which are unbelievably fresh and delicious.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Get a caffeine kick-start at Birdies Coffee + Bakery, then head to Commons Grounds for a delicious brunch.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • In terms of texture and flavor, these bite-size pancakes range from fluffy to pasty, sweet to bland, terrific to just barely edible.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Caviar, edible gold and a $100 price tag reinvent the humble hot dog.
    — , FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of edible

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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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