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单词 delectation
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delectation

(diːlekteɪʃən)
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delectation in British English

(ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən)
noun
pleasure; enjoyment

delectation in American English

(ˌdilɛkˈteɪʃən; dɪˌlɛkˈteɪʃən; ˌ dɛləkˈteɪʃən)
noun
delight; enjoyment; entertainment
Word origin
ME delectacioun < OFr delectation < L delectatio < delectare: see delight

Examples of 'delectation' in a sentence
delectation

And from the endless stories which swirled in her head as character after character passed in front of her for her delectation.
Barbara Erskine SANDS OF TIME (2003)
(noun) 
Definition
great pleasure and enjoyment
(formal) 
She cooks pastries and cakes for the delectation of visitors.
Synonyms
enjoyment
She ate with great enjoyment.
delight
To my delight, the plan worked perfectly.
pleasure
We exclaimed with pleasure when we saw them.
entertainment
I play the piano purely for my own entertainment.
satisfaction
a state of satisfaction
happiness
I think she was looking for happiness.
relish
The three men ate with relish.
amusement
It's unacceptable to keep animals confined for our amusement.
diversion
Finger-painting is an excellent diversion.
refreshment
gratification
Eventually they recognized him, much to his gratification.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of amusement
It's unacceptable to keep animals confined for our amusement.
Synonyms
diversion,
interest,
sport,
pleasing,
fun,
pleasure,
recreation,
entertainment,
gratification,
jollies (slang)
in the sense of delight
Definition
extreme pleasure
To my delight, the plan worked perfectly.
Synonyms
pleasure,
joy,
satisfaction,
comfort,
happiness,
ecstasy,
enjoyment,
bliss,
felicity,
glee,
gratification,
rapture,
gladness
in the sense of diversion
Definition
a pleasant or amusing pastime or activity
Finger-painting is an excellent diversion.
Synonyms
pastime,
play,
game,
sport,
delight,
pleasure,
entertainment,
hobby,
relaxation,
recreation,
enjoyment,
distraction,
amusement,
gratification,
divertissement,
beguilement

Nearby words of
delectation

  • delay
  • delaying
  • delectable
  • delectation
  • delegate
  • delegation
  • delete

Synonyms of 'delectation'

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