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Definition of delectable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

delectable

adjective
 
/dɪˈlektəbl/
 
/dɪˈlektəbl/
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  1. (of food and drink) extremely pleasant to taste, smell or look at synonym delicious
    • the delectable smell of freshly baked bread
    • delectable chocolate truffles
  2. (humorous) (of a person) very attractive
    • his delectable body
    • Steve’s latest girlfriend, the delectable Tara.
  3. Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin delectabilis, from delectare ‘to charm’, frequentative of delicere.
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