Main Entry: ¹de·lec·ta·ble

Pronunciation: \di-ˈlek-tə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin delectabilis, from delectare to delight — more at delight

Date: 15th century

1 : highly pleasing : delightful <a delectable melody>
2 : delicious <a delectable meal>

— de·lec·ta·bil·i·ty \-ˌlek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— de·lec·ta·bly \-blē\ adverb