delectation

de·lec·ta·tion

D0109300 (dē′lĕk-tā′shən)n.1. Delight.2. Enjoyment; pleasure.

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[Middle English delectacioun, from Old French, from Latin dēlectātiō, dēlectātiōn-, from dēlectus, past participle of dēlectāre, to please; see delight.]

delectation

(ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən) npleasure; enjoyment

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Noun	1.	delectation - a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight to see her was obvious to all"delightpleasure, pleasance - a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure"entrancement, ravishment - a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantmentamusement - a feeling of delight at being entertainedSchadenfreude - delight in another person's misfortune
	2.	delectation - act of receiving pleasure from somethingenjoymentactivity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity"

delectation

noun (Formal) enjoyment, delight, pleasure, entertainment, satisfaction, happiness, relish, amusement, diversion, refreshment, gratification She cooks pastries and cakes for the delectation of visitors.

delectation

noun1. A feeling of extreme gratification aroused by something good or desired:delight, enjoyment, joy, pleasure.2. The condition of responding pleasurably to something:enjoyment, pleasure.

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