# delectable

/dɪˈɫɛktəbəɫ/ (US) · /dɪlˈɛktəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/delectable
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

extremely pleasant to eat or drink. You use this word to describe food that is so tasty it is hard to stop eating.

For teachers: highly pleasing to the senses, especially in terms of taste or smell. Often used to describe gourmet or exceptionally high-quality food.

## Examples

- The chef served a delectable dessert with fresh berries.
- After a long hike through the mountains, we were rewarded with a delectable meal of grilled salmon and roasted vegetables.
- The pastry chef's reputation for creating delectable confections was built on a meticulous attention to the balance of sweet and tart flavors in every bite.

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