Delectably

/dɪˈlɛktəbli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is extremely pleasing or delightful to the senses.

Etymology

From 'delectable' with the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. The root is Latin 'delectare' (to charm or please), which itself may derive from 'de-' (thoroughly) and 'lacere' (to entice).

Kelly Says

The word became especially popular in food writing, where you'll see 'delectably creamy' or 'delectably sweet'—it's the adverb version that lets writers make their descriptions more vividly appealing.

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