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adjective

di-ˈlek-tə-bəl How to pronounce delectable (audio)
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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
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 Another dish to look out for is the seared tuna ($44), bathed in a delectable coconut and brown-butter sauce that’s paired with Jimmy Nardello peppers that look spicy but simply offer a fresh crunch. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 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
  1. delicious
  2. treat
  3. delightful
  4. sweet
  5. pleasant
  6. enjoyable
  7. pleasing
  8. nice
Adjective
  • Its rooftop bar, Zefiro, is a hotspot for creative cocktails with views of the Duomo, while a restaurant by Korean-American chef Akira Back, who trained under Nobu, brings delicious Japanese fusion cuisine to a city dominated by pasta and steak.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Cast your mind back to the winter of 2024 and the delicious second season of The Traitors.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of delicious
Noun
  • The treats make sense, Donati told Fox News Digital, as Americans increasingly consider their pets part of the family.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • An ultimate treat for those like me, who always look to satisfy their sweet tooth.
    — Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of treat
Adjective
  • In a room filled with enough humanitarian awards, photos with legends, and travel souvenirs to fill a museum, the bike is a delightful reminder that even an American icon has to get her cardio in.
    — Gloria Steinem, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Season two of Adults is just as funny as the first, if not more, and apparently just as delightful to make.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of delightful
Noun
  • Neighbors had gathered for an afternoon of merriment, complete with a barbecue, a sweets station, and three bouncy castles.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Their slightly chewy texture comes from sweet rice flour, a typical ingredient in many Asian sweets—and one that is naturally gluten-free.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweet
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  • Walk-in closets are a pleasant surprise, and the marble bathrooms have soaking tubs and showers with excellent water pressure, and a stash of Molton Brown toiletries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The stadium hasn’t sold out since Opening Day, but the steady stream of out-of-state fans coming to celebrate the return of women’s pro baseball has been one of the many pleasant surprises of the WPBL’s opening season.
    — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The food is generally enjoyable, but don’t expect culinary fireworks as the main event.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Katie Wiseman While Labor Day is an enjoyable three-day weekend for many, minimum wages for employees remain low across the nation, including in Kentucky.
    — Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
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
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • There's also a small flip up carry loop, which is a nice feature for a bottle with a comparably wide diameter.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Nor are there many studios with two full baths, a nice perk owed to the combination of two apartments and potentially a key to relationship harmony in the mornings.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of nice

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