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indelectable en · ADJ

Etymology

From in- + delectable.

Meanings

  1. (archaic) Not delectable; unpleasant; disagreeable.
    • Then, stiffened and starched [ let me add ] into dry and indelectable affectation 1748, [Samuel Richardson], Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: […] S[amuel] Richardson; [a]nd sold by John Osborn, […], →OCLC:

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most indelectable Degree=Sup lexicographic
more indelectable Degree=Cmp lexicographic