delectable

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
delectable
    adj 1: extremely pleasing to the sense of taste [syn:
           {delectable}, {delicious}, {luscious}, {pleasant-
           tasting}, {scrumptious}, {toothsome}, {yummy}]
    2: capable of arousing desire; "the delectable Miss Haynes"
       [syn: {delectable}, {sexually attractive}]
    
from 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]
    
from 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

    

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