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delectable Synonyms

Another word for delectable

Choosing another word for delectable depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
delicious
scrumptious
mouthwatering
luscious
Strong
toothsome
savory
palatable
appetizing
tasty

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
delightful
Strong
charming
enchanting
captivating
pleasing
lovely
gratifying

Opposites of delectable

The opposite of delectable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unpalatable
unpleasant
disagreeable
inedible
distasteful
repulsive
unsavory
obnoxious
See all opposites of delectable

• Nearby Words

dekopon
delay
delayable
delectable
delectably
delegate
delegation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Delectable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/delectable
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