delectable

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adjective

de·​lec·​ta·​ble di-ˈlek-tə-bəl How to pronounce delectable (audio)
1
: highly pleasing : delightful
a delectable melody
2
: delicious
a delectable meal
delectability noun
delectably adverb

delectable

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noun

: something that is highly pleasing or delicious
especially : a delicious food item
pastries and other delectables

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
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Adjective
In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025 The Royal Butter Gloss in Praline is every bit as delectable as the dessert for which it's named, and The Queen's Royal Blush Duo Palette features the most stunning ruby shade that instantly illuminates all skin tones. Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Haus has been dishing the delectables for more than a decade in Tustin and continues to build a clientele of devotees. Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 And, celebrating his decades-long home in New York City, Shalhoub treasures Irish soda bread, among other distinctive delectables. Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for delectable

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

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

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of delectable was in the 15th century

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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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delectable

adjective
de·​lec·​ta·​ble
di-ˈlek-tə-bəl
1
: highly pleasing : delightful
2
delectably
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adverb

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