delectable

de·lec·ta·ble (di lek′tə bəl)

adjective

very pleasing; delightful; now, esp., pleasing to the taste; delicious; luscious

Etymology: ME & OFr < L delectabilis < delectare: see delight

de·lec′·ta·bil′·ity noun de·lec′·ta·bly adverb

modif.

Modifies a noun

dessert: You only need 10 to prepare this delectable dessert.
cuisine: Years ago chilly the higher delectable cuisine has renovate the property.
dish: We read about food; we cannot turn on the television without seeing someone preparing some delectable dish.
cake: There is an extensive daily choice of hot and cold dishes and delectable homemade cakes.
treat: Just think of the noodles and curries and so many other delectable treats we could have freeze-dried and placed in vending machines.
menu: The delectable menu is complemented by a carefully selected wine list.

Modifying Another Word

truly: Mississippi also upholds the South's well-deserved reputation for warm, hospitable people; balmy year-round weather; and truly delectable cuisine.
very: I'm 26 years old and very delectable so I'm told!
simply: As the evening draws in our dining room becomes home to a simply delectable 'a la carte ' menu.
always: The movements Alston devises are almost always delectable, wisely inventive without shouting their unusualness.
highly: Also when the priest sees John's highly delectable wife for the first time he leers at her which makes her feel uneasy.

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