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
Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
An exclusive preview clip of Thursday's new episode, above, shows that no one's felt the heat more than Trisha Mann-Grant's delectable villain, Leslie (whose real name is Dana, but also operates under the aliases Sherry and Anna), and her conflicted daughter Eva (Ambyr Michelle).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
Lou Dallas’s delectable–and very missed–sensibility is clear in the pieces.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2022
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Adjective
After being flash-fried to a delectable crunch, they’re tossed in a Scotch bonnet and lemon pepper emulsion and sprinkled with dry lemon pepper for a bold, zesty finish.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
An exclusive preview clip of Thursday's new episode, above, shows that no one's felt the heat more than Trisha Mann-Grant's delectable villain, Leslie (whose real name is Dana, but also operates under the aliases Sherry and Anna), and her conflicted daughter Eva (Ambyr Michelle).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
Lou Dallas’s delectable–and very missed–sensibility is clear in the pieces.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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This recipe would be delicious served at brunch as easily as after supper.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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Ambassadors Clubhouse Set on Mayfair’s Heddon Street, Ambassadors Clubhouse has a beautiful year-round terrace that serves up incredible Punjabi dishes and delicious cocktails.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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All of this means that if Sabalenka is alive in the final four and Świątek is on the other side of the net, both are likely to be in the kind of form to give the sport a rare treat: the two of them actually playing one another.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Complete with flowers, sweet treats and drinks, Joanna praised all of her daughter's hard work in the caption.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Read Next Real Estate News See delightful Fair Oaks estate built in 1901 along American River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Delight by Default Aim for pleasant surprises—fewer steps, quicker approvals, delightful interactions and unexpected efficiency.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Between sips, savor hearty traditional dishes, inventive tapas, artisanal cheeses, mouthwatering sweets—whether in an intimate dining room or at an elegant picnic among the vineyards.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Every year, when Easter time arrives, Alvarez says her grandma gives up sweets — specifically chocolate.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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She’s made a feel-good movie about people who, for the most part, aren’t feeling all that good, leaving the viewer with a pleasant aftertaste that fades away as soon as the last song ends.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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His stage delivery is pleasing and his topic is beyond fascinating.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The caviar is pleasing to look at, with a dark-brown and amber hue, and the flavor is like the ocean concentrated into a tiny drop—in the very best way.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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While the formula played nice with the sensitive skin on our tester’s hairline, its toning effects only lasted a few days.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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But anyone hoping to hit the open road needs to know one thing: some drivers just aren't very nice, especially in certain states.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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This one-pan wonder bakes chicken, rice, and creamy soup into a satisfying dish with zero fuss and major flavor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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Pascal is in nearly every scene in Episode 6, which flashes back to several of Ellie’s recent birthdays and gives viewers a satisfying dose of the relationship that was so central to Season 1.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 May 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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