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adjective

di-ˈlek-tə-bəl How to pronounce delectable (audio)
Definition of delectablenext
1
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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2
as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste a delectable roast turkey lay on the table

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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
Foodies should make room in their suitcase for delectable local goodies like sundried tomato paste, available at Ark of Tastes. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Food and access to other amenities like toilets can also help—who doesn’t want a delectable meal at sundown watching the waves? — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 July 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
  1. delicious
  2. treat
  3. delightful
  4. sweet
  5. pleasant
  6. enjoyable
  7. pleasing
  8. nice
Adjective
  • With delicious options for chicken, steak, seafood, pork, and veggies, these versatile grilling recipes are great for family dinners or easy entertaining.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
  • The Sacramento Bee went on a search on behalf of the vegan/vegetarian fair goer and found delicious meals for anyone to enjoy.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of delicious
Noun
  • With gallons of sunscreen, truckloads of ice and innovative hot-weather treats like upside-down sundaes, day camps are keeping thousands of kids cool in Hotlanta’s record-breaking temperatures.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • Fourth, treat culture, like employee retention and customer satisfaction, as critical balance-sheet issues, not just HR concerns.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of treat
Adjective
  • The details about his friendship with Russell are delightful.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • These bananas are a delightful twist on the conventional banana taste and are definitely worth trying.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
Definition of delightful
Noun
  • Our mom emphasized healthy eating and exercise, but our dad always had tons of sweets and junk food at his house.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
  • Instead of choosing one flavor of pre-packaged candy, Swedish supermarkets and candy stores have a variety of bins full of sweets for shoppers to pluck from.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • Counting businesses is easy, the count has been going up, and a rising number is a pleasant thing to publicize.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the town itself is quite pleasant, Lake Tahoe is the crown jewel.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The garden's pond reflects the lovely surrounding scenery, and the harmonious beauty is enjoyable with every step and across the changing seasons.
    — Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
  • Furniture stains and splotches are the last thing anyone wants to think about when curating the perfect domestic space, but there’s nothing remotely enjoyable about discolored blobs on furniture.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Adjective
  • Founder Rachel Baker, inspired by her beauty industry background, creates products that are aesthetically pleasing and discreet, designed to be displayed openly rather than hidden away.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The dog-friendly property is an aesthetically pleasing and very relaxed place to stay, with bright, airy interiors, fire pits, an oceanfront lawn, heated pool, hot tubs and more.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • Ferran Torres, who hadn’t scored all tournament, getting the winner in the final from an assist by Nico Williams, who had fitness issues throughout, was a nice subplot.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The sliding rear window is a nice touch and harks back to the latest Toyota 4Runner, a vehicle the R2 will be cross-shopped against.
    — Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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