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   delectable

   /dɪˈlɛktəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of food or drink) delicious: "delectable handmade chocolates" Similar deliciousmouth-wateringappetizingflavoursomeflavourfultoothsomeinvitingvery enjoyablevery palatablesucculentlusciousrichsweettastysavourypiquantinformal:scrumptiousdelishscrummyyummyyum-yummoreishpengfinger-lickingnummyliterary:ambrosialrare:ambrosiannectareousnectareanflavoroussapidOpposite inedibleunpalatable
   • ▪ extremely 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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   DELECTABLE definition: 1. looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure: 2. looking or tasting extremely…. Learn more.

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

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

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   noun. delectably (deˈlectably) adverb. Word origin. C14: from Latin dēlectābilis, from dēlectāre to delight. delectable in American English. (dɪˈlɛktəbəl ) adjective. very pleasing; delightful; now, esp., pleasing to the taste; delicious; luscious. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

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

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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.

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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.