🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

délectable

Pronunciation / Transliteration: day-lek-ta-bl

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Delectable/dɪˈlɛk.tə.bəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le gâteau était délectable et a ravi tous les invités."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Delicious and highly enjoyable to eat.

    "The chef prepared a delectable dessert that impressed all the guests."
  2. 2

    Extremely attractive or appealing.

    "The garden was filled with delectable flowers that caught everyone's attention."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'delectable' originates from the Latin 'delectabilis', meaning 'delightful', which is derived from 'delectare', meaning 'to delight'. It entered Middle English in the late 14th century, evolving to describe food that is pleasing to the taste.

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