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Meanings of delectable in English

Pleasing to the taste.

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Capable of arousing desire.

Capable of arousing desire.

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Usage of delectable in English
1
In recent years Todd Haynes paid delectable tribute in Far from Heaven.
The Irish Times
2
These exacting measurements would likely result in something rather delectable and desirable.
Ebony
3
So keep an extra delectable coffee cake on hand at all times.
The South African
4
The nut represents food energy in its most delectable and concentrated form.
Northern Nut Growers Report of the Proceedings at the Twenty-Fir...
5
The waiters from the restaurant below had whisked aloft the delectable dinner.
The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million
6
The physical part of the lady at all events was extremely delectable.
The Reason Why
7
It's also taboo to add salad or slices of delectable cured meat.
BBC
8
I could tell you something delectable that no one else would know.
Darkest Mercy
9
He found the wily warrior engaged in delectable conversation with Mrs. O'Brien.
Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million
10
She's delectable, and would be a perfect doll, but you haven't prepared.
The cold room
11
I did it to provide for myself an enjoyable and delectable spectacle.
The Evil Shepherd
12
Every dish was beautifully presented and equally delectable -a foodie's dream.
The South African
13
A chef meant delectable meals and a trip to Paris or something.
Starstruck
14
What woman wouldn't be affected by all that in one delectable package?
The darkest touch
15
Sometimes you could detect the delectable scent of browning, hot tea biscuit.
One Basket
16
Pies made from preserved peaches or plums generally followed this delectable course.
Vanished Arizona: Recollections of the Army Life by a New Englan...
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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