Synonyms of esculent
101 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for esculent is edible. Other synonyms of esculent are comestible and eatable. The opposite of esculent is inedible.
Synonyms and similar words for esculent
adjectiveSuitable for eating; eatable, edible.
- comestibleSuitable to be eaten; edible.
- consumable
- eatableAble to be eaten; edible.
- eatworthyWorthy of being eaten; suitable for consumption; edible.
- edibleCapable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.
- nibbleableAble or suitable to be nibbled.
- stomachableTolerable; capable of being stomached; not so distasteful as to be unacceptable.
- palatable
adjective“Good enough to eat”; attractive.
- attractive
- beauteousBeautiful.
- beautifool
- beautiful
- beautimousBeautiful.
- bona varderingAttractive; good-looking.
- bonnie
- breathtaking
- captivating
- comelyOf a person: attractive or pleasing to look at; beautiful, handsome; also, attractive but not particularly beautiful or...
- cute
- divine figurativelyBeautiful, heavenly.
- exquisite
- fair
- fetchingAttractive; pleasant to regard.
- fine-lookingHaving a fine and pleasing appearance.
- good-lookingPhysically attractive (of a person).
- good enough to eatSupremely beautiful; aesthetically pleasing.
- handsome
- heavenly figuratively
- knockout
- lovely
- lovesome
- lustriousDazzling, sparkling; beautiful.
- nice
- nice-lookingPleasing to the eye; attractive.
- personableOf a person: having a pleasing appearance; attractive; handsome.
- pretty
- prettifulPretty, beautiful, cute.
- pulchritudinous
- shapelyHaving a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.
- sightly
- stunning
- swanlike figuratively
- well-favouredGood-looking or pleasing to the eye; handsome.
- winsomeCharming, engaging, winning; inspiring approval and trust, especially if in an innocent manner.
- bad
- beat slang
- butters UKUgly.
- butt-uglyExtremely ugly.
- clapped slangExtremely ugly; physically unattractive.
- coyote uglyVery ugly.
- deformHaving an unusual and unattractive shape; deformed, misshapen; hence, hideous, ugly.
- fuckfaced slang, vulgar
- fugly slangExtremely ugly.
- hideous
- homely
- like the back end of a busVery unattractive.
- plug-uglyVery ugly.
- repulsive
- ugly
- ugly as sinExtremely ugly.
- unattractive
- uncomelyHomely; unattractive.
- unsightlyDispleasing to the eye.
- unprettyNot pretty.
- sheen archaic, poetic
nounSomething edible, especially a vegetable; a comestible.
- aliment
- bait
- chow slang
- comestibles formal
- cuisine
- eatables
- eats slangFood.
- edibles
- feed
- fodder
- foodstuffs
- food
- grub slang
- kaiFood.
- meals
- munchableAnything edible; a snack.
- nibblesSmall forms of finger food or snacks such as nuts or potato chips (crisps), often eaten as an accompaniment to drinks.
- nosebag informal
- nosh
- nourishment
- om nom nomTasty food.
- provisions
- rations
- scran
- stodge
- sustenanceSomething that provides support or nourishment.
- tiffin India
- tucker
- vittles colloquial
- victual archaic
- belly-timber archaicFood, provender.
- meat archaic
- provender datedFood, especially for livestock.
- tuck dated
- viands archaicProvisions, victuals.
- victuals archaic
Opposite of esculent
adjectiveSuitable for eating; eatable, edible.
- inesculentInedible.
- incomestible
- indigestible
- inedibleNot edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat.
- nonedibleInedible.
- unconsumableNot able to be consumed.
- uneatableNot eatable; not fit for eating.
Meaning of esculent
- adjective Suitable for eating; eatable, edible.
- adjective “Good enough to eat”; attractive.
- noun Something edible, especially a vegetable; a comestible.
esculent in other languages
Questions about synonyms of esculent
- What is another word for esculent?
- Esculent has 101 synonyms on Word.ws, such as edible, comestible and eatable.
- What is the opposite of esculent?
- The opposite of esculent is inedible.
- What does esculent mean?
- Esculent means suitable for eating; eatable, edible.
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