Search Result for "delectable":
Wordnet 3.0
ADJECTIVE (2)
1. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste;
[syn: delectable, delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy]
2. capable of arousing desire;
- Example: "the delectable Miss Haynes"
[syn: delectable, sexually attractive]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Delectable \De*lec"ta*ble\, a. [OF. delitable, OF. delitable, F. d['e]lectable, fr. L. delectabilis, fr. delectare to delight. See Delight.] 1. Highly pleasing; delightful. [1913 Webster] Delectable both to behold and taste. --Milton. 2. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste; same as luscious, 1. Syn: delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy. [WordNet 1.5] -- De*lec"ta*ble*ness, n. -- De*lec"ta*bly, adv. -- De*lec`ta*bil"i*ty, n. [1913 Webster]Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0:
36 Moby Thesaurus words for "delectable": adorable, agreeable, ambrosial, choice, dainty, darling, delicate, delicious, delightful, exquisite, flavorsome, good, good to eat, good-tasting, gustable, gusty, heavenly, juicy, likable, luscious, lush, nectareous, nectarous, nice, of gourmet quality, palatable, pleasing, rare, sapid, savorous, savory, scrumptious, succulent, tasty, toothsome, yummy
