Definition

The quality of being very pleasant to taste or delicious.

Example

The toothsomeness of the dessert made everyone want a second helping.

Conversation

Have you tried that new bakery downtown?

Not yet, but I’ve heard their pastries are full of toothsomeness.

You definitely need to check it out; I was blown away by their cookies!

Sounds tempting! I can't wait to experience all that toothsomeness myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toothsomeness → It is formed from "toothsome" (from Old English *toþsum*, meaning pleasing to the taste) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "toothsomeness" refers to the quality of being pleasing or delicious to the taste.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'pleasing to the taste' ('toothsome') and remember that 'toothsomeness' describes the quality of being delicious.

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