delectable

English

Etymology

From Medieval Latin delectare (“to delight”).

Adjective

delectable (comparative more delectable, superlative most delectable)

1. Pleasing to the taste; delicious.

Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:delicious

Translations

pleasing to the taste; delicious

Bosnian: ukusan (bs) m. Dutch: lekker (nl), smakelijk (nl)

Finnish: herkullinen (fi), maukas (fi) French: délicieux (fr) m., délicieuse (fr) f., savoureux (fr) m., savoureuse (fr) f.

Noun

delectable (plural delectables)

1. Something fitting the above description.
   • 2009 February 8, Gretchen Morgenson, “Bailout Needs Some Strings Attached to Limit Pay”, New York Times:

     These include such delectables as cars and drivers, country club memberships and personal use of corporate aircraft.

Translations

something that is pleasing to the taste

Dutch: lekkernij (nl) f.

French: délice (fr) m.