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How to use delectable in a sentence

18 example sentences · adjective, noun

Delectable means highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious. Example: “For quotations using this term, see Citations:delectable.”

Examples of delectable by meaning

adjectiveHighly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.

  • For quotations using this term, see Citations:delectable.

nounSomething that is delectable.

  • These include such delectables as cars and drivers, country club memberships and personal use of corporate aircraft.2009 February 8, Gretchen Morgenson, “Bailout Needs Some Strings Attached to Limit Pay”, in New York Times

More sentences with delectable

  • That moist and fruity dish is simply delectable.From the entry fruity
  • His mouth watered at the thought of the greasy delectable, and a new idea occurred to him.2022, Iris Munchinsky, chapter 18, in Shadow of the Masters, Winnipeg, Man.: Word Alive Press, →ISBN. From the entry rosquilla
  • Demon attendants scuttled about, carrying trays filled with delectable treats and lots and lots of alcohol.2015 March 20, Mimi Sebastian, The Necromancer's Redemption, ImaJinn Books, →ISBN. From the entry Death in the Afternoon
  • The girls were slender, delectable in stacked heels and shiny clothes that glowed in the dark.1999, James Patterson, Pop Goes the Weasel, Headline, →ISBN. From the entry microskirt
  • Her back arched, and in the moonglow she looked like a pagan offering, mysterious, delectable, irresistible.1994, Susan Wiggs, Circle in the Water, page 221. From the entry moonglow
  • Parents also supplied a delectable variety of Mexican cuisine for the meal which accompanied the activity.1988 January 25, Sue Mroz, “Senoras, senoritas sponsor Mexican fiesta”, in The Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Wis., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 7…. From the entry sopaipa
  • Delectable summer drinks can be made with Medaglia d’Oro espresso coffee.1959, “Bonwit Teller”, in Town & Country, volume 113, page 106. From the entry demitasseful
  • The secret behind the more delectable of the two dishes is the kokumi ingredients Youssef has spiked it with.2015 August 8, Andy Extance, “Refined Taste”, in New Scientist, number 3033, archived from the original on 05 Sep 2015, page 38. From the entry kokumi
  • If so, she was a most delectable item of merchandise.1985, Rosina Pyatt, To Catch an Earl. From the entry Haymarket ware
  • Delectable soft, pillowy rolls, filled with a sweet nutty mixture or fruit, these are like tea cakes and are great for breakfast or tea.2012, Si King, Dave Myers, The Hairy Bikers' Big Book of Baking. From the entry pillowy
  • You can fill up your platter with some of the best wursts and roast meats (especially the delectable pork), along with freshly made salads.2011, Dardis McNamee, Frommer's Austria. From the entry wurst
  • I cooked for her as I had never cooked before: Spanish appetizers, Thai curries, and Italian tortas landed before her in dizzying, delectable profusion.2007, Marusya Bociurkiw, Comfort Food for Breakups: The Memoir of a Hungry Girl, Arsenal Pulp Press, →ISBN. From the entry torta
  • "Milk might do for a galactophagist like you, but I need some money, honey; I want to go out and have something delectable, dear."1975, Thomas Starling, The King and the Cat, page 173. From the entry galactophagist
  • I took the smallest nibbles, never losing a crumb, and chewed the nibble till it became the thinnest and most delectable of pastes.1913, Jack London, “Chapter V”, in John Barleycorn. From the entry have nothing on
  • The quaint street, rustly trees and narrow storefronts make everything in the windows look delectable, buyable, wearable —— even some flouncy miniskirt in Juicy Couture appears timeless.2009 May 28, Mike Albo, “Spend Some Time, if Nothing Else”, in New York Times. From the entry rustly
  • What happens when People's Republic master chef Uncle Ho accepts an invitation to Washington, thanks to Henry Kissinger, to prepare a delectable multi-course Chinese dinner for East-West negotiations?1975, The Publishers Weekly, Volume 208, volume 208, F. Leypoldt, page 95. From the entry chefnap

Meaning of delectable

  1. adjective Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.
  2. noun Something that is delectable.

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Questions about delectable in a sentence

How do you use delectable in a sentence?
Delectable is used as an adjective and noun. For example: “For quotations using this term, see Citations:delectable.”
What is a short sentence with delectable?
“For quotations using this term, see Citations:delectable.”
What does delectable mean?
Delectable means highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.

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