suavis
The Latin word for delicious is suavis.
suavis is an adjective meaning pleasing to taste. While it can mean 'delicious' in a culinary context, it is more broadly used to describe anything that is pleasant, such as a sweet sound or a gentle breeze.
Meaning: pleasing to taste (adj)
Which one should you use?
While suavis can be applied to food to mean delicious, it is more broadly used to describe anything that is pleasant, such as a sweet sound or a gentle breeze.
Did you know?
- The word suavis shares a root with the Sanskrit word 'svādu', which still means 'delicious' or 'tasty' today. Both go back to the same old Indo-European word.
- The root of suavis is found in the English word 'suave', which describes someone who is charming or smooth in manner.
- In Latin poetry, suavis is frequently used to describe the 'sweetness' of sleep or the 'pleasantness' of a dream. It describes an emotional or physical state of comfort.
Examples in context
- Gratias tibi ago! Deliciosa est!Thank you! It is delicious!
Example conversation
Lucius and Lucia are eating dinner together.
- LuciusLucia, gusta hanc carnem.Lucia, taste this meat.
- LuciaIta, hic cibus est suavis!Yes, this food is delicious!
- LuciusLaetus sum quod tibi placet.I am glad that you like it.
- LuciaGratias tibi, Luci.Thank you, Lucius.
