delectable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
    pleasant-tasting; yummy; scrumptious; toothsome; delicious; luscious.
  2. adjective satellite capable of arousing desire
    sexually attractive.
    • the delectable Miss Haynes

WordNet

De*lec"ta*ble adjective
Etymology
OF. delitable, OF. delitable, F. délectable, fr. L. delectabilis, fr. delectare to delight. See Delight.
Definitions
  1. Highly pleasing; delightful.
    Delectable both to behold and taste. Milton.
    -- De*lec"ta*ble*ness, n. -- De*lec"ta*bly, adv.

Webster 1913