succulent

CEFRB2

/ˈsʌkjələnt/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Juicy and tasty, especially describing food.

  2. 02

    noun

    A plant that stores water in thick leaves or stems.

Examples

  • Succulent plants are well-suited for conditions where water is scarce.

  • The steak at Adriano's is always juicy and succulent.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water.

  2. Luscious or delectable.

  3. Juicy or lush.

More examples

In context

  • Tom maniacally tended to his succulent garden.

  • Escargots, smoked salmon, fresh seafood, and pasta are all presented in succulent style, and the price is right.

  • “Ah. Good evening, sir. Can I interest you in a meal? A succulent Chinese meal?”

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The chef selects a blank piece of steak that is juicy and tender.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from French succulent, from Latin succulentus.