Delectable: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Delectable adjective. Delicious, or delightful in every way.
How to say it
dih-LEK-tuh-bul/dɪˈlɛktəb(ə)l/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (LEK).
Delectable in a sentence
The bakery’s delectable almond croissants sell out by nine.
A delectable smell of garlic and rosemary drifted from the kitchen.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- delicious
- scrumptious
- mouth-watering
- luscious
Opposite:
- unappetising
- revolting
Where delectable comes from
From Latin delectabilis, from delectare, to delight.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
A _____ smell of garlic and rosemary drifted from the kitchen.
- abstemious
- delectable
- convivial
Show the answer
delectable: A delectable smell of garlic and rosemary drifted from the kitchen.