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Webster 1913 Edition

Delectable

De-lec′ta-ble

,
Adj.
[OF.
delitable
, OF.
delitable
, F.
délectable
, fr. L.
delectabilis
, fr.
delectare
to delight. See
Delight
.]
1.
Highly pleasing; delightful.
–
De-lec′ta-ble-ness
,
Noun.
–
De-lec′ta-bly
,
adv.
–
De-lecˊta-bil′i-ty
,
Noun.

Definition 2025

delectable

delectable

See also: délectable

English

Adjective

delectable ‎(comparative more delectable, superlative most delectable)

  1. Pleasing to the taste; delicious.

Synonyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:delicious, yummy, good

Translations

Noun

delectable ‎(plural delectables)

  1. Something fitting the above description.
    • 2009 February 8, Gretchen Morgenson, “Bailout Needs Some Strings Attached to Limit Pay”, in New York Times:
      These include such delectables as cars and drivers, country club memberships and personal use of corporate aircraft.

Translations

Etymology

From Middle French délectable, from Medieval Latin delectare ‎(“to delight”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ]

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