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delectable

/dɪˈlɛk.tə.bəl/
de · lec · ta · ble
Adverb:delectably
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1

Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste or smell; delicious.

Example

"The pastry chef prepared a delectable assortment of fruit tarts for the evening reception."

2

Greatly pleasing, delightful, or charming to the mind or senses.

Example

"They spent a delectable afternoon wandering through the quiet botanical gardens."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century via Old French délectable from Latin delectabilis ('delightful, pleasing'), derived from delectare ('to charm, delight, or entice').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Delectable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/delectable
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