delectable
adjective
delightful; highly pleasing; enjoyable.
delectability
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a word derived from
delectable.
Example Sentences
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But I prefer it as a glaze — a swipe of goop over just-cooked scallops or shrimp, grilled chicken or vegetables or anything steamed, increases a dish’s delectability.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2020
She knows most would wager against its delectability.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2019
This was culinary stimulation bar none, cooked medium for absolute taste perfection and delectability upon the palate.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2015
By this time the audience was stimulated to an ecstasy of expectation, whose painfulness was only equalled by its extreme delectability.
From The Regent by Arnold Bennett
Pleasurableness -- N. pleasurableness, pleasantness, agreeableness &c. adj.; pleasure giving, jucundity†, delectability; amusement &c.
From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget
