delectable

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
  2. adjective capable of arousing desire

Etymology

From Middle English delectable, from Middle French délectable, from Old French delectable, from Medieval Latin delectare (“to delight”). By surface analysis, delect + -able. Piecewise doublet of delightable.

In classic literature

Synonyms

delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy

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