delectable
Say it: dih-LEK-tuh-bul /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ · adjective
What “delectable” means
Delicious and a real pleasure to eat.
More precisely: Delicious or delightful.
Example: “The bakery's delectable cinnamon buns sell out by nine every morning.”
When to use it
For food that tastes especially wonderful. An enthusiastic, slightly fancy word, often used in reviews, menus or playful compliments.
Memory trick
Latin delectare means to delight: picture food that makes your face light up.
Similar words
delicious, scrumptious, mouthwatering
Where it comes from
From Latin delectare, "to delight."
Quick check
One bite of the warm fruit tart tastes so wonderful that you close your eyes with pleasure. It is…
delectable or palatable?
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delectable
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