[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]
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]
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