delectable
/dɪˈlektəbl/ (bre, ipa) · [dɪlˈɛktəbəl] /dɪˈlektəbl/ (ame, ipa) · [dɪlˈɛktəbəl] /di-ˈlek-tə-bəl/ (ame, mw)
delectable — adjective
- delectablepositive
- more delectablecomparative
- most delectablesuperlative
1. used to describe something, especially food or drink, whose flavour, scent, or a
used to describe something, especially food or drink, whose flavour, scent, or appearance is so delightful that it brings great enjoyment.
The chocolate cake was so delectable that Camille asked the baker for her recipe.
describes food: delectable chocolate cake
A delectable smell of roasted garlic and herbs drifted from the kitchen window.
describes smell: delectable aroma
Wei's grandmother prepared a delectable feast for the lunar new year celebration.
The ripe mangoes on the tree looked so delectable that Dewi picked two to eat.
- delicious
the standard, neutral word for great taste; less formal than delectable.
- luscious
suggests rich, juicy, or voluptuous appeal, especially for fruit or textures.
- scrumptious
informal and playful; common in spoken English and children's language.
- mouth-watering
emphasises the physical reaction of salivation; vivid and concrete.
- disgusting
strongly negative; causes a feeling of revulsion rather than pleasure.
- unappetising
neutral negative — does not look or smell appealing enough to want to eat.
用法筆記
More formal and literary than the everyday word delicious; commonly appears in food writing, restaurant reviews, and descriptive prose rather than casual conversation.
常見錯誤
delectable — noun
1. a food, drink, or other item that is so enjoyable to taste or experience that it
a food, drink, or other item that is so enjoyable to taste or experience that it feels like a special luxury or treat.
The market was full of delectables such as fresh truffles and aged cheese.
Sari brought a basket of delectables from the local patisserie for the party.
countable noun: a basket of delectables
Ravindra chose a delectable from the dessert trolley at the end of the meal.
On the counter sat a row of French delectables — macarons, petits fours, and tartlets.
- delicacy
a rare or expensive type of food; more common than delectable in everyday English.
- treat
a simple, everyday word for something special to eat; much less formal.
- confection
specifically a sweet food item, often elaborately prepared.
用法筆記
Used most often in the plural form (delectables). The singular form is relatively rare. Primarily appears in literary, descriptive, or food-writing contexts rather than everyday conversation.