AskDefine | Define delectable

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delectable adj
1 extremely pleasing to the sense of taste [syn: delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy]
2 capable of arousing desire; "the delectable Miss Haynes" [syn: sexually attractive]

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Etymology

delectare

Adjective

  1. Pleasing to the taste; delicious.

Translations

pleasing to the taste; delicious

Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words

adorable, agreeable, ambrosial, choice, dainty, darling, delicate, delicious, delightful, exquisite, flavorsome, good, good to eat, good-tasting, gustable, gusty, heavenly, juicy, likable, luscious, lush, nectareous, nectarous, nice, of gourmet quality, palatable, pleasing, rare, sapid, savorous, savory, scrumptious, succulent, tasty, toothsome, yummy
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