de·lec·ta·ble
di-ˈlek-tə-bəl 
1
: highly pleasing : delightful
a delectable melody
2
: delicious
a delectable meal
: something that is highly pleasing or delicious
especially
: a delicious food item
pastries and other delectables
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
Our establishment is a living tribute to an era when classic cocktails, fine bourbons, and delectable local food pairings reigned supreme.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Jan. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2011
As dancers dressed in Greek traditional attire entertained a crowd to the music of a live band at the Big Greek Food Fest of Niles Saturday evening, people patiently waited in long queues for gyros, lamb, Athenian chicken, appetizers and other delectables.
—Pioneer Press Staff, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2023
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Adjective
This delectable Spanish bite is even more memorable with the mild Queso Manchego.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
Our establishment is a living tribute to an era when classic cocktails, fine bourbons, and delectable local food pairings reigned supreme.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Jan. 2024
Noun
There’s a gourmet kitchen whose counters are heaped with delectables.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2011
As dancers dressed in Greek traditional attire entertained a crowd to the music of a live band at the Big Greek Food Fest of Niles Saturday evening, people patiently waited in long queues for gyros, lamb, Athenian chicken, appetizers and other delectables.
—Pioneer Press Staff, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2023
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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