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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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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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
The booklet contained all sorts of ideas for celebrating Halloween and throwing a spooktacular party, from making decorations and planning delectable menus to creating handmade paper centerpieces featuring orange pumpkins and black cats.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 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
And the hotel has paired that tranquility with top-end luxury, from the roomy suites to the lavish amenities to the delectable food.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
The booklet contained all sorts of ideas for celebrating Halloween and throwing a spooktacular party, from making decorations and planning delectable menus to creating handmade paper centerpieces featuring orange pumpkins and black cats.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 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 29 Nov. 2024.
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