/ dɪˈlektəbl; NAmE / adjective
1.
( of food and drink ) extremely pleasant to taste, smell or look at
SYN delicious :
the delectable smell of freshly baked bread
2.
( humorous ) ( of a person ) very attractive :
his delectable body
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : via Old French from Latin delectabilis , from delectare to charm, frequentative of delicere .