delectable

[ dih-lek-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. delightful; highly pleasing; enjoyable:

   a delectable witticism.

   Synonyms: entertaining, amusing, agreeable, gratifying, pleasurable

   Antonyms: distasteful, disagreeable

2. delicious:

   a delectable dinner.

   Antonyms: distasteful, disagreeable

noun

1. an especially appealing or appetizing food or dish:

   a buffet table spread with delectables.

delectable

/ dɪˈlɛktəbəl /

adjective

1. highly enjoyable, esp pleasing to the taste; delightful

Derived Forms

• deˈlectableness, noun
• deˈlectably, adverb

Other Words From

• de·lecta·ble·ness de·lecta·bili·ty noun
• de·lecta·bly adverb
• unde·lecta·ble adjective
• unde·lecta·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of delectable¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin dēlectābilis delightful, equivalent to dēlectā ( re ) to delight (frequentative of dēlicere to entice) + -bilis -ble

Word History and Origins

Origin of delectable¹

C14: from Latin dēlectābilis, from dēlectāre to delight

Example Sentences

When the production came to the Ahmanson last summer, I noted that Creel, “infusing every line reading with delectable originality,” had only gotten better.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the best meatballs can be had at Sorella, a swanky Italian restaurant located in Kendall Yards that also serves delectable arancini and boasts quite an extensive wine list.

From Seattle Times

The stars have chemistry and charisma; the series avails itself of an impressive cast of guest stars and delectable Italian shooting locations.

From New York Times

Parks is a charming, colorful bird of paradise who seems trustworthy and diplomatic and raves about the breakfast spread, especially after a hard night of cackling through a delectable homicide.

From Salon

Naturally, I had to delve into the history of this delectable delight.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• appetizing
• delicate
• delightful
• enticing
• exquisite
• heavenly
• luscious
• palatable
• satisfying
• savory
• tasty
• yummy