DELECTABLE
delectable, sexually attractive
(adjective) capable of arousing sexual desire; “the delectable Miss Haynes”
delectable, delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy
(adjective) extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
delectable (comparative more delectable, superlative most delectable)
Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.
Synonyms
• See also delicious
Noun
delectable (plural delectables)
Something that is delectable.
Source: Wiktionary
De*lec"ta*ble, a. Etym: [OF. delitable, OF. delitable, F. délectable, fr. L. delectabilis, fr. delectare to delight. See Delight.]
Definition: Highly pleasing; delightful. Delectable both to behold and taste. Milton.
– De*lec"ta*ble*ness, n.
– De*lec"ta*bly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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