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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Essence, 8 Dec. 2025
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, 5 Dec. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
In fact, Bath and Body Works joined forces with Milk Bar to launch four new fragrances inspired by the confectioner’s delectables — Cinnamon Pretzel Cookie, Raspberry Holiday Pie Bar, Peppermint Bark Truffle and Cereal Milk Soft Serve — back in October.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
For most people across the country, the Thanksgiving holiday is simply a time to bond with family and close friends while enjoying the most delectable food and partaking in festive libations.
—Essence, 8 Dec. 2025
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, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
All those delectables can be enjoy in BlueHouse’s open social areas, which include high-speed Wi-Fi and outlets at basically every seat.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
In fact, Bath and Body Works joined forces with Milk Bar to launch four new fragrances inspired by the confectioner’s delectables — Cinnamon Pretzel Cookie, Raspberry Holiday Pie Bar, Peppermint Bark Truffle and Cereal Milk Soft Serve — back in October.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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