adjective
delectable
dih-LEHK-tuh-buhl
adjective
1
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
Word Forms
more delectable comparative, delectables plural, most delectable superlative
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Etymology
From Latin delectare, "to delight" — the same root that gives us "delight" and "delicious."