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

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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

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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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