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delectable

[dih-lek-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈlɛk tə bəl /


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Dates are saccharine — they’ve got rich, prominent notes of honey, caramel and warm vanilla, which are indeed delectable, yet can be pretty intense on the palate.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

His challenging Queen Mab speech, which can glaze the eyes, here is delivered with delectable playfulness, as Mercutio sports almost flirtatiously with Romeo.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Despite Jane Wickline’s delightfully awkward cringe and Sarah Sherman’s delectable insanity, only one “Saturday Night Live” cast member picks up votes this round.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

The result: I took an inexpensive yoga class at a beautiful studio, and I ate the most delectable pastry I’ve ever had.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

That delectable long-lost thing that her grandmother had told her about.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau




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