Tasty means having a pleasant, appealing flavor that makes you enjoy eating or drinking something. A tasty meal might be savory like perfectly seasoned chicken, sweet like fresh strawberries, or a combination of flavors that work well together.

When you bite into a tasty cookie, the flavors make you smile and reach for another one. When your grandmother's soup is tasty, every spoonful satisfies you. The word describes food that pleases your sense of taste in a straightforward, enjoyable way.

Tasty is a simple, honest compliment for food. It's less formal than saying something is delicious or exquisite, and more specific than just saying it's good. You might call a pizza tasty, or describe fresh corn from a farm stand as particularly tasty.

The word can describe a wide range of foods: a tasty sandwich, a tasty apple, tasty leftovers. What makes something tasty varies from person to person. Some people find spicy foods tasty, while others prefer mild flavors. The key is that tasty food gives you pleasure when you eat it, making the experience of a meal more enjoyable.