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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Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
Then there's The Reform Club, located a quick walk from Amagansett Square (and the delectable Wölffer Kitchen).
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 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
People engaged with distillery representatives and enjoyed live music from Mad Hatter Band while indulging in mouthwatering cuisine and delectable treats from House of BBQ & Bacon and NoRA Cupcake Company.
—Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
Then there's The Reform Club, located a quick walk from Amagansett Square (and the delectable Wölffer Kitchen).
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.
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