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Have you ever heard a young child describe a favorite food as “licius” instead of “delicious”? Back in the Middle Ages, the word licius was sometimes used as a shortened form of delicious by adults and kids alike. Linguists believe that luscious may have developed when licius (which comes from the Latin verb delicere, meaning “to entice by charm or attraction”) was further altered to lucius by 15th-century speakers. The adjective lush can sometimes mean “delicious” as well but is not a shortened form of luscious, having developed on its own from the Middle English lusch, meaning “soft or tender.”
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Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Their 7th mini-album The Star Chapter: Sanctuary is sprinkled and infused with smooth and luscious beats and vocals that harken back to early 2000s boybands.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
Both possess a deep and luscious quality that combines cozy familiarity with a moody edge.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
TikTokers have fallen in love with the intense volume that this mascara provides, creating a bold, luscious look with just a few swipes.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Luscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luscious. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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