rather delicious

Frequency: 6.535.8 per million words

Indicates that something is surprisingly or unexpectedly delicious. More common in BrE.

deliciousADVERB + ADJECTIVE

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rather

Examples (10)

  • I wasn't expecting much from the hospital food, but this stew is rather delicious.
  • For a simple homemade soup, this is rather delicious.
  • She admitted that, despite its strange appearance, the fruit was rather delicious.
  • He's not a famous chef, but the cake he baked was rather delicious.
  • "Hmm," he murmured, "this local cheese is rather delicious."
  • The meal was simple, but the sauce made it rather delicious.
  • I thought I wouldn't like it, but I have to say it's rather delicious.
  • We discovered a little-known tea shop where the scones were rather delicious.
  • This wine is surprisingly good; it's rather delicious, actually.
  • Even the children agreed that the vegetable pie was rather delicious.