delectable | delectability
Exam frequency
GRE
high
Banks
high
Civil Services
high
Meaning(s)
extremely delicious or appealing
How to Memorize
delectable - delicious
Analysis
Something ‘delectable’ is highly pleasing to the senses or extremely tasty. There are no negative connotations to this formal word, and it is most typically used in relation to food and drink.
| Exams | Spoken | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | palatable,scrumptious | ||
| Antonyms | unsavory,distasteful,offensive |
Example(s)
The chef in that restaurant somehow manages to serve up delectable treats that are also low in calories.
Jane’s delectable designs really catch the eye and help the product to stand out.
Cuisine from that country has long been revered for its exoticness and delectability.