delectable
So delicious that you want more of it.
delectable in a sentence
- The bakery window was full of delectable cakes that made Leo's mouth water.
- Gran's Sunday roast smelled so delectable that we were queuing at the table by noon.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to delectable?
- Atasty
- Bnasty
- Cdisgusting
- Dhorrible
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A: tasty. The other three mean the opposite of delectable.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to delectable?
- Ayummy
- Bdelicious
- Chorrible
- Dtasty
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C: horrible. The other three mean nearly the same as delectable.
Words that mean something similar
tasty, delicious, yummy
Words that mean the opposite
horrible, disgusting, nasty
More words about appearance & looks
- delicate: So fine or soft that it can easily be broken or hurt.
- dishevelled: Very untidy, with messy hair or clothes.
- distinct: Clearly different, or easy to see, hear or notice.
- divine: Belonging to a god, or so wonderful that it seems heavenly.
- drab: Dull, plain and without colour.
- elaborate: Full of careful detail, with lots of parts.
- elegant: Graceful and stylish.
- embellish: To add extra details or decoration to make something fancier.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test