See also: délectable

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Etymology

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From Middle English delectable, from Middle French délectable, from Old French delectable, from Medieval Latin delectare (to delight). By surface analysis, delect +‎ -able. Piecewise doublet of delightable.

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/, [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ]

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delectable (comparative more delectable, superlative most delectable)

  1. Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.

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Noun

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delectable (plural delectables)

  1. Something that is delectable.
    • 2009 February 8, Gretchen Morgenson, “Bailout Needs Some Strings Attached to Limit Pay”, in New York Times[1]:
      These include such delectables as cars and drivers, country club memberships and personal use of corporate aircraft.

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