About The Word Delectable
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Delectable
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What's The Definition Of Delectable?
[adj] capable of arousing desire; "the delectable Miss Haynes"
[adj] extremely pleasing to the sense of taste Synonyms | Synonyms for Delectable: delicious | desirable | luscious | pleasant-tasting | scrumptious | sexually attractive | tasteful | toothsome | yummy Related Terms | Find terms related to Delectable: adorable | agreeable | ambrosial | choice | dainty | darling | delicate | delicious | delightful | exquisite | flavorsome | good | good to eat | good-tasting | gustable | gusty | heavenly | juicy | likable | luscious | lush | nectareous | nectarous | nice | of gourmet quality | palatable | pleasing | rare | sapid | savorous | savory | scrumptious | succulent | tasty | toothsome | yummy See Also | Delectable In Webster's Dictionary \De*lec"ta*ble\, a. [OF. delitable, OF. delitable, F.
d['e]lectable, fr. L. delectabilis, fr. delectare to delight.
See {Delight}.]
Highly pleasing; delightful.
Delectable both to behold and taste. --Milton.
-- {De*lec"ta*ble*ness}, n. -- {De*lec"ta*bly}, adv.
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