utsökt
delicious
Något som är mycket gott, fint eller bra på ett sätt som känns extra speciellt.
Definition & meaning
Utsökt means exquisite, delicious, or exceptionally fine. It often describes food, taste, craftsmanship, or something distinguished by its high quality.
Grammar & Word origin
Utsökt is an adjective. It has the same form in the singular for both common- and neuter-gender nouns; its plural and definite form is utsökta .
It originates as the past participle of utsöka , “to select carefully,” from ut (“out”) and söka (“seek”). The idea is of something specially selected for its quality.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Delikat means “delicious” or “delicate,” especially when describing food.
- Förträfflig means “excellent” and is broader, without necessarily suggesting refined taste.
- Enkel means “simple” and can contrast with utsökt when referring to something elaborate or refined.
- Dålig means “bad” and is a general opposite when utsökt describes quality.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Maten på restaurangen var utsökt.adjective
The food at the restaurant was delicious.
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