adjective
delectable
dih-LEHK-tuh-buhl
Delectable (adjective) means Extremely pleasing, especially to taste; delicious. Example: “The bakery is known for its delectable pastries.”
adjective
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Extremely pleasing, especially to taste; delicious.
"The bakery is known for its delectable pastries."
"She served up a delectable three-course dinner for the guests."
How to use delectable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething so pleasing or tasty it feels like a treat, usually describing food.
When to use it
A slightly formal or literary word, more common in writing about food than everyday speech.
Common pairings
delectable dish
delectable treat
a delectable meal
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Word forms
- Plural
- delectables
- Comparative
- more delectable
- Superlative
- most delectable
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Etymology
From Latin delectare, "to delight" — the same root that gives us "delight" and "delicious."
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What does “delectable” mean?
The word “delectable” means extremely pleasing, especially to taste; delicious. In plain terms, something so pleasing or tasty it feels like a treat, usually describing food.
How do you pronounce “delectable”?
“Delectable” is pronounced dih-LEHK-tuh-buhl (/dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “delectable” in a sentence?
Here is “delectable” used in a sentence: “The bakery is known for its delectable pastries.”
What part of speech is “delectable”?
“Delectable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “delectable” come from?
The word “delectable” comes from Latin. From Latin delectare, "to delight" — the same root that gives us "delight" and "delicious.".
