| 单词 | delectable |
| 释义 | delectable (once / 3369 pages) adj Something delectable is extremely delicious or appealing. Nothing tastes better at the end of a meal than an array of delectable desserts and pastries! Don't let the de- at the beginning of delectable fool you. There is nothing negative about this word. Related to delicious through the Latin word for delight, if something is delectable, it is very tasty! Maybe you mom has promised you a delectable dinner of lobster and steak for your birthday meal? Occasionally, you will hear a man or woman described as delectable. That means that the person is so attractive, he or she looks good enough to eat! WORD FAMILYdelectable: delectability, delectably+/delectability: delectabilities USAGE EXAMPLESIt’s the still delectable sweet lightness of this theatrical macaroon that we savor most. Los Angeles Times(Dec 17, 2016) In the same kitchen, Beth Dix, owner of Delectable Desserts & Catering, was whipping up a cake. Washington Times(Dec 17, 2016) The dark meat separated from the bone at the mere suggestion of cutlery, yet the skin crackled delectably. New York Times(Dec 09, 2016) 1adj extremely pleasing to the sense of taste Syn delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy tasty pleasing to the sense of taste 2adj capable of arousing desire the delectable Miss Haynes Syn sexually attractive desirable worth having or seeking or achieving |
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