Succulent: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Succulent adjective. Juicy and tender, in a way that is pleasing to eat.
How to say it
SUK-yuh-lunt/ˈsʌkjʊlənt/
3 syllables, stressed on the first (SUK).
Meanings
- Juicy and tender, in a way that is pleasing to eat.
- Of a plant, with thick, fleshy leaves or stems that store water.
Succulent in a sentence
The lamb was slow-roasted until it was succulent and falling off the bone.
Her windowsill is crowded with succulent plants that need watering once a month.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- juicy
- moist
- tender
- luscious
Opposite:
- dry
- tough
Where succulent comes from
From Latin succulentus, from succus, juice.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Her windowsill is crowded with _____ plants that need watering once a month.
- toothsome
- succulent
- delectable
Show the answer
succulent: Her windowsill is crowded with succulent plants that need watering once a month.