De-lēct'a-ble, a.

a. [Lat. delectabilis, from delectare, to delight; Fr. délectable, Pr. delectable, deleitable, Sp. deleitable, Pg. deleitavel, It. dilettabile. See DELIGHT.] Highly pleasing; affording great joy or pleasure; delightful. “Delectable both to behold and taste.” Milton.