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
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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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
The dessert is spongy, soft, buttery, and delectable.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
There are also new acts to relish as well as new delectables to savor.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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Adjective
Perhaps her most controversial—in a child’s mind, anyway—but most delectable in my opinion, was her cream-cheese-olive sandwiches.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
The dessert is spongy, soft, buttery, and delectable.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Noun
In the kitchen, one found ham, an array of cheeses, savory puffs, crackers and other delectables.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
There are also new acts to relish as well as new delectables to savor.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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