juicy
- 01 B1 Intermediate
containing a lot of juice; moist and tasty.
containing a high proportion of juice; succulent and moist.
Simple“The peach was so juicy that the liquid ran down my chin.”
In context“The chef rested the steak for ten minutes to ensure the meat remained juicy and tender when served to the guests.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
very interesting because it involves secrets, gossip, or scandal.
piquant, scandalous, or sensational in nature; typically used of gossip or secrets.
Simple“She told me some juicy gossip about why the manager really quit.”
In context“The tabloid published several juicy details regarding the celebrity's private life, despite numerous legal threats from the actor's representatives.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
very profitable or providing a great advantage.
highly profitable, advantageous, or rewarding; often used in business contexts.
Simple“The consultant landed a juicy contract with a major tech firm.”
In context“The investment firm was eager to secure a juicy stake in the startup before its initial public offering.”
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From Middle English jousy, jowsy (“drunken”, literally “full of juice (liquor)”). By surface analysis, juic(e) + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.