| 单词 | delectation |
| 释义 | delectation (once / 10128 pages) n For your delectation, here is a definition. 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. You'll almost always find the noun delectation in the phrase "for your delectation," usually when something is being presented or announced. For example, you might cook a fancy dinner for your parents and before serving the first course, declare: "And now, for your delectation, a loaf of homemade bread!" In Old French, the word means "enjoyment," and it shares a Latin root with "delight" and "delicious." It pairs well with chocolate. WORD FAMILYdelectation: delectations USAGE EXAMPLESHe’s also turned her into a puppet, having trained her to read erotic fiction aloud for the delectation of his potential customers. New York Times(Oct 20, 2016) Much of Ms. Melvoin’s stage patter revolved around the idea of the show’s being not just in Prince’s memory, but for his heavenly delectation. New York Times(Sep 02, 2016) Which isn’t to say, of course, that she’s not acting for our delectation. Los Angeles Times(Aug 26, 2016) 1n a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction Syn|Hypo|Hyper delight entrancement, ravishment a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment amusementa feeling of delight at being entertained Schadenfreudedelight in another person's misfortune pleasance, pleasure a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience 2n act of receiving pleasure from something Syn|Hyper enjoyment activity any specific behavior |
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