# Synonyms for Tasty
Some common synonyms for tasty include scrumptious, heavenly, yummy, luscious, divine, appetizing, mouth-watering, and tempting. These words describe something as extremely pleasant or agreeable.
## Food Enthusiasts
What do you call someone who enjoys food as a hobby? The term is *foodie*.
### Descriptive Words for Food
Descriptive words for food include:
- Ambrosial - fragrant, fit for gods
- Borborygmus - rumblings of the stomach
- Chiffonade - cut into strips
- Delectable - delicious
- Divine - heavenly
# Complimenting Tasty Food
How to compliment tasty food?
You can say "Really good!" or "Wow, amazing!" Feel free to use words like flavorful, yummy, or mouth-watering instead of just delicious.
# Lovers of Fine Food
What do you call a lover of fine food? A gastronome or gourmet enjoys fine food.
## Synonyms for Food
What are synonyms for food?
- Fare
- Bread
- Nourishment
- Sustenance
## Other Ways to Say Delicious
Words meaning delicious include tasty, yummy, delectable, sweet, rich, and tempting. These are all highly pleasing, especially to taste or smell.
# Fancy Ways to Say Delicious
To say delicious in a fancy way, consider using terms like ambrosial, appetizing, scrumptious, or even "fit for a king."
# Expressing Food Taste
Beyond saying something is simply delicious, you may express that something is especially tasty by saying "Tastes great!" or "Wow, [this food] is amazing!" Another option is, "Yummy!"
## Acknowledging a Good Meal
To acknowledge a good meal and comment on its taste, you can say:
- What a fantastic meal!
- We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
- That was a delicious meal.
- It was a very satisfying meal.
### Alternatives to "Delicious"
When you want to describe food without using the word delicious, you could say it's scrumptious, delicious, delectable, luscious, lip-smacking, or really appetizing. These terms can evoke anticipation and enjoyment.
## Compliments on Food
When someone says "enjoy your food," you can respond with "thank you." Other expressions of enjoyment include "enjoy your meal," or "bon appétit."
# Learning About Food Vocabulary
For an introduction to food vocabulary and various expressions related to food, consider checking out educational videos or resources specifically focused on food descriptions and ordering.
## Yummy Food
The word yummy is an informal way of saying something tastes good. For example, you could say "This cheesecake is really yummy."
### Complimenting Food in Italian
To compliment food in Italian, you might use words like buono (good/tasty), squisito (exquisite), gustoso (tasty), saporito (flavourful), or appetitoso (appetizing).
## Thanking for Delicious Food
When thanking someone for a delicious meal, you could say:
- The dinner you made was absolutely delicious and was the highlight of our weekend.
- Thank you for inviting us over.
- You are an amazing cook and a wonderful friend; I would love to do this again soon.