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Delectable

Delectable Meaning & Definition
Delectable Definition And Meaning

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

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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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