Delectable: meaning, definitions and examples
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delectable
[ dɪˈlɛktəb(ə)l ]
food
Extremely delicious or appetizing.
Synonyms
delicious, mouth-watering, scrumptious, tasty
Examples of usage
- The delectable aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
- She served a delectable three-course meal for dinner.
- The dessert was so delectable that everyone asked for seconds.
Translations
Translations of the word "delectable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 delicioso
🇮🇳 स्वादिष्ट
🇩🇪 köstlich
🇮🇩 lezat
🇺🇦 смачний
🇵🇱 wyborny
🇯🇵 美味しい (oishii)
🇫🇷 délicieux
🇪🇸 delicioso
🇹🇷 lezzetli
🇰🇷 맛있는 (mas-issneun)
🇸🇦 لذيذ
🇨🇿 lahodný
🇸🇰 lahodný
🇨🇳 美味的 (měiwèi de)
🇸🇮 okusen
🇮🇸 ljúffengur
🇰🇿 дәмді
🇬🇪 გემრიელი
🇦🇿 ləziz
🇲🇽 delicioso
Word origin
The word 'delectable' originated from the Latin word 'delectabilis', meaning delightful or pleasing. Over time, it evolved in Old French to 'delectable', carrying the same sense of being highly pleasing or enjoyable. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that is delicious or delightful to the senses.