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To be overcome by the fragrance of flowers is a delectable form of defeat.
Beverley Nichols

Meaning of "delectable" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DELECTABLE

From Latin dēlectābilis, from dēlectāre to delight.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DELECTABLE

delectable  [dɪˈlɛktəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DELECTABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Delectable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DELECTABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of delectable in the English dictionary

The definition of delectable in the dictionary is highly enjoyable, esp pleasing to the taste; delightful.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DELECTABLE


affectable
əˈfɛktəbəl
aspectable
æsˈpɛktəbəl
collectable
kəˈlɛktəbəl
disrespectable
ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktəbəl
indetectable
ˌɪndɪˈtɛktəbəl
indetectible
ˌɪndɪˈtɛktəbəl
inflectable
ɪnˈflɛktəbəl
inspectable
ɪnˈspɛktəbəl
perfectible
pəˈfɛktəbəl
predictable
prɪˈdɪktəbəl
projectable
prəˈdʒɛktəbəl
rejectable
rɪˈdʒɛktəbəl
respectable
rɪˈspɛktəbəl
selectable
sɪˈlɛktəbəl
suspectable
səˈspɛktəbəl
uncollectable
ˌʌnkəˈlɛktəbəl
uncollectible
ˌʌnkəˈlɛktəbəl
uncorrectable
ˌʌnkəˈrɛktəbəl
undelectable
ˌʌndɪˈlɛktəbəl
unelectable
ˌʌnɪˈlɛktəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DELECTABLE

dele
delead
deleave
deleble
delectability
delectableness
delectably
delectate
delectation
Deledda
delegable
delegacies
delegacy
delegate
delegatee
delegation
delegator
delegitimation
delegitimisation
delegitimise

WORDS THAT END LIKE DELECTABLE

able
acceptable
accountable
adjustable
charitable
comfortable
inevitable
notable
on the table
palatable
portable
printable
profitable
stable
suitable
table
timetable
uncomfortable
unforgettable
unstable
vegetable

Synonyms and antonyms of delectable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DELECTABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «delectable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of delectable

Translation of «delectable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DELECTABLE

Find out the translation of delectable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of delectable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «delectable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

美味
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

deliciosa
570 millions of speakers

English

delectable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मनोरम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لذيذ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

притягательный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

deleitável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আনন্দদায়ক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

délectable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lazat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

köstlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

おいしい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

맛있는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Seneng banget
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vui tuyệt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மனநிறைவளிக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आनंददायक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nefis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

delizioso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przemiły
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

притягальний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

delicioase
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απολαυστικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

heerlike
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

läcker
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

delectable
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of delectable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DELECTABLE»

The term «delectable» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.085 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DELECTABLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about delectable

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8 QUOTES WITH «DELECTABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word delectable.
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Maurice Blanchot
Lovers of painting and lovers of music are people who openly display their preference like a delectable ailment that isolates them and makes them proud.
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Lizzy Caplan
I find reality television to be so delectable.
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Natalie Jeremijenko
I believe in a tongue-first exploration of the world. Food is our most immediate daily relationship to our ecosystem, and there is something delectable and intriguing about it.
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Lucretius
Pleasant it is, when over a great sea the winds trouble the waters, to gaze from shore upon another's great tribulation; not because any man's troubles are a delectable joy, but because to perceive you are free of them yourself is pleasant.
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Erin Morgenstern
You don't have to be a chef or even a particularly good cook to experience proper kitchen alchemy: the moment when ingredients combine to form something more delectable than the sum of their parts. Fancy ingredients or recipes not required; simple, made-up things are usually even better.
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Erin Morgenstern
You don't have to be a chef or even a particularly good cook to experience proper kitchen alchemy: the moment when ingredients combine to form something more delectable than the sum of their parts.
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Beverley Nichols
To be overcome by the fragrance of flowers is a delectable form of defeat.
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Marquis de Sade
She had already allowed her delectable lover to pluck that flower which, so different from the rose to which it is nevertheless sometimes compared, has not the same faculty of being reborn each spring.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DELECTABLE»

Discover the use of delectable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to delectable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Delectable Desserts: Over 250 Best-Loved Recipes for Every ...
This year, it's Do Ants Have [Assholes]?…a rip-roaring parody" Spectator "The book being touted as this year's can't-miss, downstairs-loo-fixture of a dead-cert publishing-phenomenon-sensation" Guardian "A very funny spoof of pop-science ...
Wendy Louise, MaryAnn Koopmann, 2009
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Delectable Desire
It's not unusual for Carter Drayson to be swayed by a pretty face.
Farrah Rochon, 2013
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Delectable: Big Sky Pie #1
As Callee and Quint rediscover their recipe for love, they realize that some couples are so sinfully good together that one delectable taste is never enough . . . (59,000 words)
Adrianne Lee, 2014
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Sweet and Delectable: A Novel
But he also introduced humor into Sweet and Delectable without taking away from the serious nature of his exploration of a love relationship, and with delightfully Cervantine chapter headings, a la Don Quixote de la Mancha, pokes fun where ...
Jacinto Octavio Picón, 2000
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The Whole Fromage: Adventures in the Delectable World of ...
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Kathe Lison, 2013
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The delectable Dollies: the Dolly Sisters, icons of the jazz age
"The Delectable Dollies is Some like it Hot" mixed with essence of Hello! - a dizzying cocktail of delight.
Gary Chapman, 2007
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Alice's Tea Cup: Delectable Recipes for Scones, Cakes, ...
Embodying the mantra "tea turned on its ear," Alice's Tea Cup serves up unique twists to traditional Victorian tea fare, including: Savories—Lapsang Souchong Smoked Chicken Salad and Cucumber Watercress Sandwiches with Lemon Chive Butter ...
Haley Fox, Lauren Fox, 2010
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Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes
This is the ultimate gourmet, living foods "uncookbook" for busy people.
Ani Phyo, 2007
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Breakfast on Mars and 37 Other Delectable Essays
A middle school teacher and a counselor for college admissions essay writing present a collection of unconventional essays by leading writers to challenge how students think about essays using imaginative, rule-breaking and unconventional ...
Brad Wolfe, Rebecca Stern, 2013
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Gluten-Free: More Than 125 Recipes for Delectable Sweet and ...
Draws on the inspiration of Mediterranean cuisine to provide a colleciton of delicious gluten-free dishes for the whole family, including soups, tarts, appetizers, light lunch dishes, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.
Michael Cox, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DELECTABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term delectable is used in the context of the following news items.
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Toronto's Top Culindary Fundraiser Eat to the Beat Celebrates 20 …
... will tantalize guests by personally preparing their delectable specialties on-site. Mouthwatering sweet and savory delicacies, premium beers, ... «Wire Service Canada, Jul 15»
2
Kendall Jenner smolders in latest Calvin Klein's 'sexy' lingerie …
Watch out Kim! Kendall Jenner shows delectable derrière's are in the genes as one of the faces of Calvin Kleins latest underwear campaigns. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
PEOPLE Goes to Camilla's Welsh Tea Party - and She Tells Her …
There was no shortage of delectable treats at a charity tea party Camilla hosted on Wednesday at Llwynywermod, the Welsh home she shares ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
4
6 Stereotypical 'American' Diners Around the World
Besides the finely detailed interior, there's a menu that features exaggerated — but delectable — homespun spins like a “PB & Jealousy ... «Jaunted, Jul 15»
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The Inside Scoop: Here's a First Look at the Menu of Shahid's …
... parents, Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak, were in attendance amongst 50 other family members who feasted on the delectable layout. «NDTV, Jul 15»
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Congee, 'lugaw,' meatballs and other rainy-day fare
Jenny Co shared that she had tried a delectable lugaw made with native chicken broth topped with dried mushroom, dried shrimp, dried ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
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Flavorful recollections at Seda hotels
... Apericena — a two-hour period, 6 to 8 p.m., when a glass of cocktail or a bottle of beer entitles you to the delectable pre-dinner type of buffet. «Philippine Star, Jul 15»
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The British are brewing — not tea — but coffee
... but Costa Coffee's own secret weapon when it comes to their delectable latte art. Schofield is personally mentoring Costa Coffee Philippines' ... «Philippine Star, Jul 15»
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Delectable is turning everyone into a wine connoisseur
There may only be 140 master sommeliers in the world, but you can fake it until you make it with Delectable, a wine tasting app that has been ... «Digital Trends, Jul 15»
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Sweet potatoes and a dream: Can an old-school bakery still thrive in …
For the past five years, it has been her mission to save Delectable ... got to talking, and Lowery eventually confessed that Delectable Cakery, ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»

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