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delectability

  • a word derived from delectable.
    delectable
    adjective
    delightful; highly pleasing; enjoyable.

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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

The turkey, which had been roasted under the personal supervision of the bride, possessed delectability of flavor impossible of description.

From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle) Spencer