delectable

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adjective

de·​lec·​ta·​ble di-ˈlek-tə-bəl How to pronounce delectable (audio)
1
: highly pleasing : delightful
a delectable melody
2
: delicious
a delectable meal
delectability noun
delectably adverb

delectable

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noun

: something that is highly pleasing or delicious
especially : a delicious food item
pastries and other delectables

Examples of delectable in a Sentence

Adjective The meals he prepares are always delectable. one of the most delectable men she's ever met Noun a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook
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Adjective
For those searching for a more elegant take on a delectable gourmand, consider Dior’s Vanilla Diorama. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 Located on an unsuspecting side street in the popular Osu area, the food here is fresh and delectable. Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
There are also new acts to relish as well as new delectables to savor. Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024 There’s a gourmet kitchen whose counters are heaped with delectables. IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2011 See all Example Sentences for delectable 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin delectabilis, from delectare to delight — more at delight

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of delectable was in the 15th century

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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

delectable

adjective
de·​lec·​ta·​ble
di-ˈlek-tə-bəl
1
: highly pleasing : delightful
2
delectably
-blē
adverb

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