1
as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delectable melody to listen to after a hard day
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2
as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a delectable roast turkey lay on the table
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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook
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Recent Examples of delectable
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Guests will also be able to feast on a delectable selection of culinary experiences at three signature dining venues.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
The South is known for many things—rich history, beautiful landscapes, delectable BBQ and comfort food, to name a few—but one thing people, Southerners included, don’t typically associate with the South is winter weather.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Guests will also be able to feast on a delectable selection of culinary experiences at three signature dining venues.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
Shapiro, who hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launched the company in 2020 after a pandemic cooking experiment took off and kept rolling thanks to the popularity of his doughy delectables.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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That would be a delicious irony — the ultimate cherry atop the revitalization cake.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The casual dining chain's comparable sales rose a delicious 31% in its most recent quarter, parent company Brinker International reported yesterday.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Celebrate the Year of the Snake and Fairyland’s 75th anniversary with a long weekend of festivities including arts and crafts, lion dance performances and sweet treats.—
Jackie Burrell,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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After the Christmas festivities and Three Kings Day Parade of Barcelona's holiday season, winter travelers visiting from late January on can look forward to trying a rare winter treat.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sitting at the desk, which was outlined by windows on three sides, made answering emails equal parts delightful and distracting.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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In addition to being a delightful romance, Saving Face is also a fantastic rumination on the labyrinthine relationship between mother and daughter.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Even when monkeys regularly steal his pedas and rasgullas, two famous regional sweets made of sugar and condensed milk.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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This means those festive sweets will have a less dramatic impact on your energy levels.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Image While perfectly pleasant to watch, the movement here, paired with the sentimental music, telegraphs a gravity that feels put on from the outside, rather than emanating from some deeper internal purpose or choreographic motor.—
Siobhan Burke,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Known for decades as FedEx Field, the stadium developed a reputation as hard to get to, hard to leave thanks to crushing traffic, expensive and not exactly aesthetically pleasing.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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This can prompt a decision to name the baby after a grandparent or choose a name that is pleasing to a grandparent.—
Mia Taylor,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And finally, with the Bulls, Chicago would get a nice asset in Randle to help continue their rebuild.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The wide range of neutral-ish shades is a nice departure from the glittery brights already in your makeup bag.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Picture them personalizing the automotive customer journey, analyzing preferences and driving habits to recommend the perfect vehicle and proactively managing maintenance schedules, creating a more satisfying ownership experience.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Apples, pumpkins, acorn and butternut squashes make for hearty and satisfying meals.—
Nick Siano,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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