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   De·lec·ta·ble

   /dəˈlektəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of food or drink) delicious: "delectable handmade chocolates" Similar deliciousmouthwateringappetizingflavorsomeflavorfultoothsomeinvitingvery enjoyablevery palatablesucculentlusciousrichsweettastysavorypiquantinformal:scrumptiousdelishscrummyyummyyum-yummoreishpengfinger-lickingnummyliterary:ambrosialrare:ambrosiannectareousnectareanflavoroussapidOpposite inedibleunpalatable
   • ▪ extremely beautiful or attractive: "the delectable Ms. Davis" Similar delightfullovelyadorablecaptivatingcharmingenchantingwinningengagingappealingbeguilingbeautifulravishinggorgeousstunningprettyextremely attractivealluringenticingsexyseductivedesirablelusciousbonnyinformal:divineheavenlydreamyadorbssensationalknockoutdrop-deadtastybabeliciousbodaciousbootyliciousarchaic:faircomelyrare:pulchritudinousOpposite uglyunattractive

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin delectabilis, from delectare ‘to charm’ (see delight).

   Derivatives

   • 1. delectability noun
   • 2. delectably adverb

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