delectable 1 of 2

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
For a sugar buzz, Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery makes melt-in-your-mouth cupcakes, cookies, and other delectable pastries. — Kristin Hagenson, Midwest Living, 22 July 2026 The motion kicked mud, sand and the region’s famous delectable Manila clams into her net. — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 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
  • Start your day with a delicious coffee and a pastry—two things that locals take very seriously—at one of its many hip cafés (Hart Bakery is one of the best).
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These cookies are not only delicious, but have a rich history, too.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Noun
  • For dessert, the tiramisu is a never-miss classic and the pistacchio mille feuille de (only available for dinner) was a really fun, flavorful treat.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Afternoon lemonade and homemade treats are laid out for guests to nibble on before dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of treat
Adjective
  • For more than 36 years, the MX-5 Miata has stood as a delightful contradiction in the automotive world.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • It’s also especially suited for children, with one bedroom featuring bunk beds, a delightful rock-climbing wall, a play loft, and a surplus of toys.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
Definition of delightful
Noun
  • By the 1970s, candy companies were mass-producing chamoy sauces and sweets.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • One of her favorite sweets is butter mochi, a chewy dessert made from rice flour.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of sweet
Adjective
  • The café-bar is a pleasant enough hangout with slate-gray walls punched with color, shelves of artsy souvenirs, and design magazines worth browsing, but the surrounding streets are stacked with great dining options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Now diners can savor the nuances of masa from all over Mexico – Oaxaca, Tlaxcala, Yucatan, Campeche – either indoors or in the pleasant, outdoor parklet.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • That transition has been an enjoyable one for Shane Robinson, who recently reflected on his new role with the Giants.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Libra September 23 – October 22 A relationship or creative project may need more honesty to stay enjoyable.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Adjective
  • Attempting to be all things to all people is a recipe for feeling burnt out and resentful, and your best people-pleasing efforts could surely backfire.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • In fact, these shrubs develop the most pleasing shape without any shearing or shaping.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • The modern kitchen is loaded with storage, including some secret spots in the butcher-block peninsula, and the bathroom’s terra-cotta tiling is a nice touch.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026
  • The result is Framework’s nicest-looking, nicest-feeling, most polished laptop design.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
Definition of nice

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