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- [dih-lek-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪˈlɛk tə bəl/
- /dɪˈlek.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-lek-tuh-buh l]
- /dɪˈlɛk tə bəl/
Definitions of delectable word
- adjective delectable If you describe something, especially food or drink, as delectable, you mean that it is very pleasant. 3
- graded adjective delectable If you describe someone as delectable, you think that they are very attractive. 3
- adjective delectable highly enjoyable, esp pleasing to the taste; delightful 3
- adjective delectable very pleasing; delightful; now, esp., pleasing to the taste; delicious; luscious 3
- adjective delectable delightful; highly pleasing; enjoyable: a delectable witticism. 1
- adjective delectable delicious: a delectable dinner. 1
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Origin of delectable
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin dēlectābilis delightful, equivalent to dēlectā(re) to delight (frequentative of dēlicere to entice) + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Delectable
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adverb
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preposition
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delectable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj delectable
- satisfying — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- yummy — very pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious: The waiter brought out a tray of yummy desserts.
- palatable — acceptable or agreeable to the palate or taste; savory: palatable food.
- heavenly — of or in the heavens: the heavenly bodies.
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
adjective delectable
- delicious — very enjoyable; delightful
- mouthwatering — very appetizing in appearance, aroma, or description: a mouth-watering dessert.
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
- savoury — pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.
- appealing — Someone or something that is appealing is pleasing and attractive.
Antonyms for delectable
adj delectable
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- unsavory — not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
- horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
- unappetizing — appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.
- nauseating — causing sickness of the stomach; nauseous.
adjective delectable
- unsavoury — not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
- unappealing — evoking or attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy, or the like; attractive.
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