-licious
suffix
suffix ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Suffix
- 1 Used to form intensified adjectives indicating deliciousness, from nouns and adjectives. morpheme
"If you prefer your burgers hot and spicy, then add the jalapeño seeds to this veggie-licious wrap."
Synonyms
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More examples"If you prefer your burgers hot and spicy, then add the jalapeño seeds to this veggie-licious wrap."
Etymology
Rebracketing of delicious.
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