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
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Inimitable host Phil Rosenthal—whose heartfelt humor feels like a warm hug—dishes up delectable foods and destination finds. Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 To take advantage of this delectable one-day-only promo, locate your closest Krispy Kreme at krispykreme.com. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024 With only two flavors available, social media users compare them to determine which is more delectable. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2024 Each menu features Easter side dish recipes and delectable spring desserts. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024 Taking the full measure of piano maestro Kenny Barron requires a lot longer than four nights, but his SFJAZZ Center residency offers a concisely delectable look at one of jazz’s most beloved artists. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2024 So, lace up those walking shoes, because our next stop promises a delightful blend of history, culture, and, of course, more delectable experiences. Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2024 Guests will partake in delectable dining experiences, as well as craft beers and wines from around the globe. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 The draw is its delectable aroma that smells good enough to eat. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024
Noun
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 Shapiro, who hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launched the company in 2020 after a pandemic cooking experiment took off and kept rolling thanks to the popularity of his doughy delectables. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023 This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022 Lou Dallas’s delectable–and very missed–sensibility is clear in the pieces. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2022 André Giroux used his fingers to manipulate the paint in the sky in delectable-on-all-counts Santa Trinità dei Monti in the Snow, from the late 1820s, a rarest-of-rare Roman snow scene. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 Mar. 2022 Hadid took to Instagram yesterday to share snapshots of delectable-looking bites she's indulged in while sheltering in place at her family's farm in Pennsylvania amid the coronavirus pandemic. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Aug. 2020 The camp fantasies of Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, and Julie Walters riding jet skis on a yacht is delectable, but the number lacks the pizazz of so many others. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 June 2020 Released earlier this week, the second cookbook from the Waco Wonder Woman is filled with delectable recipes for hits like Cajun shrimp sheet pan dinner, zucchini bread, oatmeal cream pies, and more. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2020

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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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Cite this Entry

“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

delectable

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

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