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
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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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
One side sparkles brightly with color — a cheerful expression of rebirth and springtime, featuring stones like chrysoprase, mother-of-pearl and rhodonite in delectable pastel hues.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
There are also new acts to relish as well as new delectables to savor.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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Adjective
Three delectable desserts: the alpine honey cake, the olive oil panna cotta with wedges of grapefruit and kumquats and the grapefruit and Campari ice with shavings.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
One side sparkles brightly with color — a cheerful expression of rebirth and springtime, featuring stones like chrysoprase, mother-of-pearl and rhodonite in delectable pastel hues.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Noun
In the kitchen, one found ham, an array of cheeses, savory puffs, crackers and other delectables.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
There are also new acts to relish as well as new delectables to savor.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delectable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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