Delectably: meaning, definitions and examples

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delectably

 

[ dษชหˆlษ›ktษ™bli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

describing something delicious or delightful

In a way that is deliciously or delightfully enjoyable.

Synonyms

deliciously, delightfully

Examples of usage

  • She smiled delectably as she savored the taste of the chocolate cake.
  • The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room delectably.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing something that is very pleasing to the senses

Pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious.

Synonyms

delicious, scrumptious, tasty

Examples of usage

  • The chef prepared a delectably tender steak for the special occasion.
  • The wine had a delectably smooth finish.

Translations

Translations of the word "delectably" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deliciosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรถstlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lezat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะฐั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smacznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ„ใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlicieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deliciosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lezzetle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง›์žˆ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู„ุฐูŠุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lahodnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lahodne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๅ‘ณๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okusno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรบffengt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ›แƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dadlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deliciosamente

Etymology

The word 'delectably' originated from the Middle English word 'delectable' meaning delightful or delicious. It has been used in English language to describe something that is pleasing to the senses, especially in terms of taste, since the 14th century. Over time, it has evolved to also describe something delightful or enjoyable in a broader sense.

See also: delectability.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,780, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.