Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a delectable manner; delightfully; charmingly.

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  • adverb In a delectable manner.

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Examples

  • Dwelling at the heart of this production's delectably grim story is actress Sheila Hennessey's Livia, a vibrant, arrogant cynic whose vulnerability flares up when she's smitten with Leantio (a compelling Thomas Keegan).

    Theater review: Constellation Theatre's 'Women Beware Women' Celia Wren 2010

  • What could possibly replace those delectably soggy, filthy orbs of happiness?

    There are worse things for dogs than chewing tennis balls 2009

  • She also shows us that what Sondheim (the delectably naughty waltz "The Madam's Song"), Jerry Jeff Walker (an amazingly vivid rendition of "Bojangles"), and Tom Waits all have in common is the uncommon ability to tell stories with music.

    An All-Singing (and Swinging) Week Will Friedwald 2011

  • These delectably crunchy bite-size morsels are perfect with grilled pork chops, barbequed chicken, fried chicken.

    Gentle Sith | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

  • Especially striking moments included the still-pliant veteran Robert Swinston, MCDC director of choreography, in a solo that Cunningham made for himself in 1977; a delectably fast-paced trio from "Rondo" (1996) made extra-lively by the bright execution from Dylan Crossman, Jennifer Goggans and Jamie Scott; and Rashaun Mitchell in a solo from "Fractions" (1977) showing breathtaking reach and perfect aplomb.

    Will Cunningham's Works Survive? Robert Greskovic 2012

  • When vertigo sets in, I mentally search for the librarian, the red haired, very new one with a delectably delicate yet shrewish face.

    Top-Shelf Syndrome Meg Pokrass 2011

  • Under Stephen Anthony Head, the buoyantly self-obsessed and sex-obsessed boss—a delectably offensive character—work days are filled with raunchy fun, undergraduate sex prattle, and small humiliations.

    Bunnies and Lovelorn Males Dorothy Rabinowitz 2011

  • The early scenes in 18th century London are particularly enjoyable, with Richard Griffiths as a delectably piggy George II, and Depp staging a thrilling escape on ropes and horse-drawn carriages.

    Pirates of the Caribbean 4 - review 2011

  • Reno Wilson is Mike 's supremely confident, delectably smart-mouthed fellow officer, Carl, and Swoosie Kurtz is on scene as Molly' s skinny, unshakably indifferent mother.

    Make an Appointment Dorothy Rabinowitz 2010

  • Terence Rattigan first made a name for himself with this fluffy, delectably quick-witted farce about romantic shenanigans at a school for English gentlemen looking to polish up their French.

    Seen Enough of Stanley Kowalski? Me, Too Terry Teachout 2012

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