Definition of delectablenext
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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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delectable

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noun

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 delectable
Adjective
Options are available for the whole family including the delectable Daisy collection – including pedi buffers, DC and Harry Potter designs, men's scents, spongelato and more. ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Creamy and smooth in texture, almost nutty in flavor, avocados are delectable, whether mashed into guacamole, blended into smoothies, or sliced onto salads, tacos, or, of course, toast. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
Off-Piste Après Garden promises mountaintop ski-in fun with firepits, a variety of beverages and hot-off-the smoker delectables. Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for delectable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
  • Of course, there is a delicious layer of irony to all of this.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In a delicious turn of events, only three ingredients will get you there, too.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Cozy décor, seasonal snacks, and sweet treats to toss in your cart.
    Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In one corner, co-owner Teri Lippy, who runs the brewery alongside her husband, Jack, and Ray and Christy Hutchinson, leaned down to hand treats to two tail-wagging yellow Labs brought in by their owner.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Inevitably, the room was filled with delightful noise and laughter.
    Kelly Leonard, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Nashville group Total Wife go off the deep end with mutant hyperpop fantasies on their delightful Come Back Down, while Phoenix’s Glixen get romantic on Quiet Pleasures.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Japan National Tourism Organization flags convenience stores as a legit part of everyday food culture, stacked with onigiri, bento boxes, trendy snacks, sweets and beverages.
    Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The mood by the end of the show was something of pleasant surprise.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Leach mentioned Anderson as a pleasant surprise, with this year’s sixth-round pick getting up and down the ice well while showing some presence with the puck.
    Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • My feeling was that a monologue could seem immediate, more enjoyable and readable than a straightforward play with multiple characters, additional stage directions, etc.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The wine pours were generous, the coursing was adjusted to my personal dining speed, and the conversation was genuinely enjoyable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The look is crisp, angular, and metallic, with lots of straight lines and slender silhouettes, and sits in pleasing contrast alongside luscious velvet and scratchy linen, rough stone, warm terracotta, or grainy timber.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • By creating exciting events for consumers to attend, alongside visually pleasing activations creators of all sizes are keen to share, the two are facilitating this output.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The seating bowl has a nice feel to it and its purple seats and accents certainly telegraph the home team.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Like other cities but nicer people and beautiful streets and public transportation.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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