delectable

adjective
UK: /dɪˈlɛktəbl/
US: /dɪˈlɛktəbl/

  1. Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste; delicious.

    1. The cake was delectable and I ate it all.
    2. We enjoyed a delectable meal at the new restaurant downtown; the food was amazing and the service was impeccable.

  2. Highly enjoyable or delightful; very attractive.

    1. The flowers had a delectable fragrance.
    2. The film offered a delectable mix of action and humor, keeping the audience entertained from start to finish.

Synonyms

delicious delightful scrumptious pleasant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "delectable" in English means: Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste; delicious., Highly enjoyable or delightful; very attractive..

The phonetic transcription of "delectable" is /dɪˈlɛktəbl/ in British English and /dɪˈlɛktəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "delectable": delicious, delightful, scrumptious, pleasant.

Example usage of "delectable": "The cake was delectable and I ate it all. ". More examples on the page.