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delectable

[dih-lek-tuh-buhl] / dɪˈlɛk tə bəl /


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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

The friends at my kitchen counter landed on some delectable gossip—the kind nobody would dare utter at a public cafe, much less print in a national newspaper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Dessert was the sesame mochi xiao long bao, a delectable finish that didn’t disappoint.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

At its simplest, freshly cut corn straight off the cob is perfectly delectable.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

When he ate an apple, he consumed skin, core and seeds, which he alleged were the most healthful and most delectable portions of the fruit.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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