1
as in delicious
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a delectable melody to listen to after a hard day
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2
as in tasteful
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a delectable roast turkey lay on the table
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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
a gourmet shop filled with delectables for every palate, albeit not for every pocketbook
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Recent Examples of delectable
Amelia Wu
july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Pre-orders include a special four-pack cookie box featuring two delectable flavors: the Fried Milk cookie and the Coffee Cake + Espresso cookie.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Adjective
The annual event, which runs July 11-27, is a reliable summer highlight for Sacramento locals and visitors showcasing delectable food vendors, lively concerts and exhilarating carnival rides.
—Amelia Wu
july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Pre-orders include a special four-pack cookie box featuring two delectable flavors: the Fried Milk cookie and the Coffee Cake + Espresso cookie.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
Shapiro, who hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launched the company in 2020 after a pandemic cooking experiment took off and kept rolling thanks to the popularity of his doughy delectables.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2023
This delectable, protein blend is composed of 80% Whey Protein Isolate and 20% Micellar Casein.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectable
Adjective
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Coulda fooled me that the whole thing was made without dairy — these are just as delicious as the butter-laden sort.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Playing Francis Cobb was a great delicious blessing top to bottom.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The Bottom Line Dark chocolate isn’t just a tasty treat.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
21 July 2025
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Grab your treat and stroll over to the nearby Palais-Royal to enjoy it among the gardens.—
Maddy Odom,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Still, because sweets and dairy were strongly linked to bad dreams, people with lactose intolerance or food sensitivities may want to avoid certain desserts before bed.1 Based on the results, Martin said, the worst bedtime snack would be ice cream.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 July 2025
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There was bitter tea, and a bowl of sweets in wrappers.—
Aysegül Savas,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The underground world is imaginative and visually pleasing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 July 2025
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In high-use areas around the desk, bed, and couch, the power strip and extension cords can be permanent fixtures in the space, so why not make it as aesthetically pleasing as possible?—
Kelsey Borovinsky,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Picard, meanwhile, accepted that its viewers just wanted to see Jean-Luc re-team with the cast from Next Generation, and built a more satisfying third and final season around an extended TNG reunion.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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But learning the stories behind this music and hearing the songs performed exceptionally well by the 16-member Lamb’s ensemble and band was really satisfying.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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“Delectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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