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Synonyms & Antonyms of delectable
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
- a delectable melody to listen to after a hard day
Synonyms for delectable
- agreeable,
- blessed
- (also blest),
- congenial,
- darling,
- delicious,
- delightful,
- delightsome,
- dreamy,
- dulcet,
- enjoyable,
- felicitous,
- good,
- grateful,
- gratifying,
- heavenly,
- jolly,
- luscious,
- nice,
- palatable,
- pleasant,
- pleasing,
- pleasurable,
- pretty,
- satisfying,
- savory
- (also savoury),
- sweet,
- tasty,
- welcome
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Near Antonyms for delectable
- bilious,
- disgusting,
- distasteful,
- obnoxious,
- offensive,
- repellent
- (also repellant),
- repugnant,
- repulsive,
- revulsive,
- unsavory,
- vile,
- yucky
- (also yukky)
- depressing,
- disheartening,
- dismal,
- dreary,
- gloomy,
- heartbreaking,
- heartrending,
- joyless,
- lachrymose,
- sad,
- unhappy
- deplorable,
- doleful,
- dolorous,
- lamentable,
- lugubrious,
- mournful,
- regrettable,
- sorrowful,
- tragic
- (also tragical)
Antonyms for delectable
2
very pleasing to the sense of taste
- a delectable roast turkey lay on the table
Synonyms for delectable
- ambrosial,
- appetizing,
- dainty,
- delicious,
- delish,
- flavorful,
- flavorsome,
- luscious,
- lush,
- mouthwatering,
- palatable,
- savory
- (also savoury),
- scrumptious,
- succulent,
- tasteful,
- tasty,
- toothsome,
- toothy,
- yummy
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Near Antonyms for delectable
Antonyms for delectable
- distasteful,
- flat,
- flavorless,
- insipid,
- stale,
- tasteless,
- unappetizing,
- unpalatable,
- unsavory,
- yucky
- (also yukky)
delectable
nounSynonyms of delectable (Entry 2 of 2)
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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