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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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
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
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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
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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