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delectablegiving delight; delicious and enjoyable

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: giving delight; delicious and enjoyable

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈlektəbl/

Korean meaning: 매우 맛있는, 즐거운, 매력적인

Korean pronunciation: 딜**렉**터블

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's delectable apple pie could make even the grumpiest neighbor smile.
  • The restaurant serves delectable seafood dishes that attract food critics from around the world.
  • He found the combination of pizza and ice cream absolutely delectable, despite everyone's horrified looks.

delectable

ADJECTIVE

//dɪˈlektəbl//

giving delight; delicious and enjoyable

delectable concept
💡 Concept

Absolutely delicious gourmet dish

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delectable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Delectable flavors, easily detectable in this respectable place!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈlektəbl/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈlektəbl/

🌳Etymology

Rootdelect
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'delectabilis', derived from 'delectare' meaning 'to delight' or 'to charm'. The Latin root itself may be related to 'deliciae' meaning 'delights' or 'pleasures'.

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🎵Rhyme

respectabledetectablecollectable
respectable
detectable
collectable

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's delectable apple pie could make even the grumpiest neighbor smile.

The restaurant serves delectable seafood dishes that attract food critics from around the world.

😄 Fun example

He found the combination of pizza and ice cream absolutely delectable, despite everyone's horrified looks.

The delectable aroma from the bakery made it impossible to walk past without stopping.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

delicioustastyscrumptiousappetizingmouth-watering

Antonyms

disgustingunpalatablerevolting

Related

delightdelightfuldelectationdelicacy