as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious
frozen entrées of surprising delectability
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as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delectable melody to listen to after a hard day
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as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a delectable roast turkey lay on the table
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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook
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Recent Examples of delectability
Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
In the mouths of Colman and Cumberbatch, every sling and arrow is a delectable bite laced with acid.
—Katie Walsh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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
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Adjective
Beginning in late July and continuing well into August, the big Lockport cats tend to find frogs particularly delectable.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
In the mouths of Colman and Cumberbatch, every sling and arrow is a delectable bite laced with acid.
—Katie Walsh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectability
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth and Joyce make for a delightful black-cat, golden-retriever pair, and Ron and Ibrahim bring about hilarious shenanigans of their own.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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That's what makes this delightful discovery feel like home to all kinds of travelers—everyone here ends up at the funky heart of Vero Beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The white negroni gets its pleasant bitterness from gin infused with pine nuts.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Northern Indiana Labor Day weekend weather forecast Labor Day weekend travelers who want to scope out South Bend's Chocolate Factory or the Indiana Dinosaur Museum will do so under pleasant, sunny skies.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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The sweet treats include a toffee cream pie, a grape soft serve, and a special McFlurry topped with Oreo crumbs.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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The seasonal tradition dates back centuries and represents a cornerstone of local agriculture, with Michigan business owners carrying on family legacies of 19th century mills, serving up sweet treats for communities around the state.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Slicing against the grain breaks up these fibers into smaller pieces, giving the steak a more tender, enjoyable texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Built around an all-in performance by Tedeschi, who repeatedly seems on the brink of going full Nicolas Cage but always pulls back at the last moment, Duse is an enjoyable but somewhat opaque take on an enigmatic Italian legend.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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People-pleasing tendencies have no place in your creative writing.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The hipster in me can’t pass up a noisy cloudscape, but the text placement is also extremely pleasing.—
Emily Temple
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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And that may be even more satisfying than a clam appetizer.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday, the Astros did, distancing themselves from a difficult Tuesday with perhaps their most satisfying win of the season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Delectability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectability. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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