Succulent Meaning
/ˈsʌkjələnt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjJuicy or lush.
adjLuscious or delectable.
Sentence Examples
Succulent plants are well-suited for conditions where water is scarce.
Tom maniacally tended to his succulent garden.
The steak at Adriano's is always juicy and succulent.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef selects a ____ piece of steak that is juicy and tender.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She bought a small ____ plant for her desk because it was very easy to care for and look after today.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French succulent, from Latin succulentus.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Escargots, smoked salmon, fresh seafood, and pasta are all presented in succulent style, and the price is right."
— 1984 December, Pat Neisser, “Quebec”, in Orange Coast Magazine, volume 10, number 12, page 98:
"“Ah. Good evening, sir. Can I interest you in a meal? A succulent Chinese meal?”"
— 2024 November 25, Max Brockman, “P.I. Undercover: New York” (10:58 from the start), in What We Do in the Shadows, season 6, episode 8, spoken by Laszlo Cravensworth (Matt Berry):
""Hotter Than That," written by his wife, Lil Hardin, who had dandy rhythm herself, is scat vocal a la king, as Armstrong trades succulent phrases with guitar whiz Lonnie Johnson before offering a brief but telling solo."
— 2000, Stereophile - Volume 23, Issues 7-12, page 167:
"It could be a verse from God's word that darts straight to the need of your heart with its succulent comfort."
— 2003, T. D. Jakes, God's Leading Lady, →ISBN:
"Not far from me, I noticed a succulent blond."
— 2005, Michael Kent, The Big Jiggety: Or the Return of the Kind of American, →ISBN, page 44:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef selects a ____ piece of steak that is juicy and tender.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She bought a small ____ plant for her desk because it was very easy to care for and look after today.