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    delectation
    /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. pleasure and delight: formal, humorous "they had all manner of rock 'n' roll goodies for our delectation"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDELECTATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun [ U ] formal uk / ˌdiː.lekˈteɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌdiː.lekˈteɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. great pleasure and enjoyment. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Pleasure and happiness. abandon. afterglow. beatitude. bed of roses idiom. delirium. exaltation. exultation. feast. felicity. for fun phrase. fulfilment. fun. goody. joyfulness.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › delectationDelectation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Delectation (which is from the Latin word for "delight") suggests a reaction to pleasurable experience consciously sought or provided. More than all the others, it connotes amusement or diversion. Synonyms. delight. feast. gas [slang] joy. kick. manna. pleasure. treat. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of delectation in a Sentence.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › delectationDelectation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Delectation is a formal word to describe a sense of enjoyment. It makes everything sound fancy. You experience delectation when you feel a sense of delight or joy.

  5. www.askdifference.com › delight-vs-delectationDelight vs. Delectation — What’s the Difference?

    Apr 22, 2024 · Delight refers to a high degree of pleasure, often spontaneous and emotional, while delectation suggests a more sophisticated enjoyment, often derived from the senses or intellect.

  6. mnemonicdictionary.com › word › delectationdelectation meaning - definition of delectation ... - Mnemonic ...

    Definition. (noun) a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction. Synonyms : delight. Example Sentence. his delight to see her was obvious to all. Definition. (noun) act of receiving pleasure from something. Synonyms : enjoyment. Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for delectation. d-elect.

  7. www.definitions.net › definition › delectationWhat does delectation mean? - Definitions.net

    Delectation is a noun that refers to pleasure, delight, or enjoyment derived from something, especially from an activity or experience. It is a sense of extreme satisfaction or gratification. Webster Dictionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

  8. www.wordsmyth.netDefinition of DELECTATION

    Definition of delectation. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › delectationdelectation - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · delectation (countable and uncountable, plural delectations) great pleasure; delight.

  10. redkiwiapp.com › en › english-guidedelectation: Explore its Definition & Usage | RedKiwi Words

    'Delectation' [dɪˈlɛk.teɪ.ʃən] refers to pleasure and enjoyment, often derived from sensory experiences or activities. It can be used in phrases like 'take delectation in' and 'source of delectation.'

  11. www.smartdefine.org › delectationDelectation Meaning

    Delectation Meaning & Definitions. Quickly Find Out What Does DELECTATION Mean. Provided by Smart Define Dictionary.