delectable
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Over and over again, he seduces us with color, engages us with delectable subject matter, and then stuns us with his overwhelming pictorial intelligence and inventiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Suzanna’s problems include the apparent near-insolvency of her father upon his death—possibly jeopardizing her studies in psychology—and the untender mercies of her mother, Susan, played with delectable evil-queen imperiousness by Linda Emond.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
At its simplest, freshly cut corn straight off the cob is perfectly delectable.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025
Occasionally, we’ll get one bite that’s so good, so nostalgically delectable, that it makes the chronic stomach pain of watching “And Just Like That” worth every second.
From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025
Sandwiches of unknown nature, mysteriously flavoured and quite delectable, and that very special gingerbread.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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