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   de·lec·ta·ble

   /dəˈlektəb(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. (of food or drink) delicious: "delectable handmade chocolates" Similar deliciousmouthwateringappetizingflavorsomeflavorfultoothsomeinvitingvery enjoyablevery palatablesucculentlusciousrichsweettastysavorypiquantinformal:scrumptiousdelishscrummyyummyyum-yummoreishpengfinger-lickingnummyliterary:ambrosialrare:ambrosiannectareousnectareanflavoroussapidOpposite inedibleunpalatable
   • ▪ extremely beautiful or attractive: "the delectable Ms. Davis" Similar delightfullovelyadorablecaptivatingcharmingenchantingwinningengagingappealingbeguilingbeautifulravishinggorgeousstunningprettyextremely attractivealluringenticingsexyseductivedesirablelusciousbonnyinformal:divineheavenlydreamyadorbssensationalknockoutdrop-deadtastybabeliciousbodaciousbootyliciousarchaic:faircomelyrare:pulchritudinousOpposite uglyunattractive

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin delectabilis, from delectare ‘to charm’ (see delight).

   Derivatives

   • 1. delectability noun
   • 2. delectably adverb

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   The meaning of DELECTABLE is highly pleasing : delightful. How to use delectable in a sentence.

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   DELECTABLE definition: 1. looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure: 2. looking or tasting extremely…. Learn more.

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   Delectable definition: delightful; highly pleasing; enjoyable. See examples of DELECTABLE used in a sentence.

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   Something delectable is extremely delicious or appealing. Nothing tastes better at the end of a meal than an array of delectable desserts and pastries! Don't let the de- at the beginning of delectable fool you.

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   DELECTABLE meaning: 1. looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure: 2. looking or tasting extremely…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDELECTABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. If you describe something, especially food or drink, as delectable, you mean that it is very pleasant. ...delectable desserts, cakes and puddings. 2. graded adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe someone as delectable, you think that they are very attractive. [literary]

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   Definition of delectable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.