Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Delectable /dĭl-ĕk'-təb-əl/ · De·lec·ta·ble · IPA /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ 01 a. Highly pleasing; delightful. 1. Highly pleasing; delightful. “Delectable both to behold and taste.” — Milton. 2. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste; same as luscious, 1. See: luscious Syn. delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy.