delectable
delightful; highly pleasing; enjoyable: a delectable witticism.
delicious: a delectable dinner.
an especially appealing or appetizing food or dish: a buffet table spread with delectables.
Origin of delectable
1Other words for delectable
Opposites for delectable
Other words from delectable
- de·lec·ta·ble·ness, de·lec·ta·bil·i·ty, noun
- de·lec·ta·bly, adverb
- un·de·lec·ta·ble, adjective
- un·de·lec·ta·bly, adverb
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How to use delectable in a sentence
And, of course, he experiments on himself, with intellectually delectable results.
With a little equipment and some patience, even people innocent of good pie crust can produce something delectable.
America forgot how to make proper pie. Can we remember before it’s too late? | Megan McArdle | July 1, 2021 | Washington PostSilpat From a dough-prep work surface marked with size guides to multipurpose pan liners, this colorful variety bundle helps produce cookies to tarts delectable accuracy.
Best silicone baking sheets for perfect cookies every time | Irena Collaku | June 25, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIf trade restrictions are relaxed once again, we might be able to relish Iran’s most delectable commodities.
In pre-colonial Hawai’i, for instance, it was taboo for anyone but chiefs to eat a delectable silver fish called moi, or Pacific threadfin.
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The sundae is meant to be a delectable marriage of textures: squishy and crunchy.
Norway served a delectable North Atlantic halibut confit with smoked purée celeriac, sunchoke, and cured game meat.
The checkout line snaked around a delectable assortment of snacks and candy.
R.I.P. Blockbuster, You Frustratingly Magical Franchise, You | Kevin Fallon | November 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTOptions like chicken tomato pastina and harvest squash turkey and beef sound pretty delectable, too.
How Different Is Raising the Royal Baby From a Typical American Child? | Kevin Fallon, Lizzie Crocker | July 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThat's precisely why he's the most delectable Republican candidate—and I don't aim to hurt him by writing that.
A Thinner Chris Christie Still Faces Big Political Challenges | Robert Shrum | May 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAs is usual in these episodes, he invites them to join him in the use of the most delectable oaths that he can lay before them.
A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian SharmanNever will an earthly oak tree have afforded you a more delectable shelter under its leafy branches.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne SueWe have never had a hare roasted on the premises during all the years we have lived in that delectable place.
The Romance of His Life | Mary CholmondeleyIn fact we could not picture to ourselves anything more delectable.
Gardens of the Caribbees, v. 1/2 | Ida May Hill StarrOnce more we found ourselves in the far-from-delectable town of Cape François.
Hurricane Hurry | W.H.G. Kingston
British Dictionary definitions for delectable
/ (dɪˈlɛktəbəl) /
highly enjoyable, esp pleasing to the taste; delightful
Origin of delectable
1Derived forms of delectable
- delectableness or delectability, noun
- delectably, adverb
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