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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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
Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Not only is the House launching a fizz terrace at 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen on Oxford Street, on the other side of town, at The Leopard Room at The Rubens at the Palace, expect a delectable pop-up.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
However, the delectable dish has been taken up all over France, and not only are different varieties of cherries used, but different fruits are also.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Not only is the House launching a fizz terrace at 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen on Oxford Street, on the other side of town, at The Leopard Room at The Rubens at the Palace, expect a delectable pop-up.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
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
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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Instead, start the day with a lavish breakfast buffet at La Sala, piled with delicious local specialties, fresh tropical fruits, and mouthwatering international favorites.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In the French Quarter, The Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton offer lush massages, facials, body scrubs, and mani/pedis, plus access to their swimming pool and hot tub for a delicious soak.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
Noun
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This Tonight Show segment started off with a delightful treat for any Anthony Bourdain heads in the audience.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Two years ago the treat scored a lot of free publicity when photos of megastar Swift and fellow entertainer Selena Gomez licking a Bomb Pop at Swift’s annual Fourth of July bash went viral.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Upon receiving the ball, Joao Pedro turns, drives forward, and slides a delightful ball through to Simon Adingra, making a dangerous out-to-in run from the flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The diet also slashes consumption of sweets and recommends small amounts of dairy and meat, especially red meat.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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The Hatteras Village staple, which Wicker also recommends, has been around since 1948, providing locals and visitors alike with all kinds of sweets, snacks, and souvenirs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Using a real-life incarceration facility near Geelong in Victoria that had just opened (but wasn’t populated yet), Williams has a setting that’s sunny and modern, not inherently depressing if not exactly pleasant, either.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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The most pleasant surprise to me was Ohio’s Matt Ponatoski, ranked as the No. 29 QB by 247Sports.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The Google Photos web interface is clean, minimalist, and pleasing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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When the weather is nice, there are various riverside trails within walking distance to explore.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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This kind of fantasy may be less adaptable for the screen, but the ending will be so much more satisfying.—
Maris Kreizman,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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Want to make your smoothies more satisfying and nutritious?—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 June 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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