[General] lip-smackingly

[thedaffodils]

I am ecstatically beyond my wildest dreams, lip-smackingly happy

Why don't I find 'lip-smackingly' in some online dictionaries? What does it mean exactly?

Could you make one or two example for me? Thanks!

[amigos4]

Originally Posted by thedaffodils

Why don't I find 'lip-smackingly' in some online dictionaries? What does it mean exactly?

Could you make one or two example for me? Thanks!

Hi, Daffodil!

See lip-smackingly - WordReference Forums for samples.

Perhaps normally associated with food, appetite and the like (food is often referred to as "lip-smackingly good"), it's an expression of approval or satisfaction. Again, using the food example, one is said to "smack" one's lips after eating something delicious - it's hard to describe the action, but I'm sure we all do it without realising. Purse your lips together, maybe after licking them, and making a sort of kissing sound - that's lipsmacking.

So the newly-wed man is well satisfied, very pleased, as a hungry man would be after a hearty meal, or a thirsty man after an exquisite gin and tonic. He is, if you like, in matrimonial paradise.

Cheers,
Amigo

[thedaffodils]

Hi Amigo,

Thank you very much for your answer.