de·lec·ta·ble
di-ˈlek-tə-bəl 
1
: highly pleasing : delightful
a delectable melody
2
: delicious
a delectable meal
: something that is highly pleasing or delicious
especially
: a delicious food item
pastries and other delectables
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Examples of delectable in a Sentence
Adjective
The meals he prepares are always delectable.
one of the most delectable men she's ever met
Noun
a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Located on an unsuspecting side street in the popular Osu area, the food here is fresh and delectable.
—Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
There’s a gourmet kitchen whose counters are heaped with delectables.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2011
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Adjective
For those searching for a more elegant take on a delectable gourmand, consider Dior’s Vanilla Diorama.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Located on an unsuspecting side street in the popular Osu area, the food here is fresh and delectable.
—Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
There are also new acts to relish as well as new delectables to savor.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
There’s a gourmet kitchen whose counters are heaped with delectables.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2011
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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