delectation Definition
de·lec·ta·tion (dē′lek tā′s̸hən, di lek′-, del′ək-)
noun
delight; enjoyment; entertainment
Etymology: ME delectacioun < OFr delectation < L delectatio < delectare: see delight
delectation Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- horrific: So after grabbing the first ( of many ) caffeine rushes we take our place for the first of many horrific delectations.
- sheer: Amor Amor 30ml EDT Amor Amor is an intoxicating and seductive love potion, sheer delectation.
- particular: Cold's great bear hug embraces all, forms a particular delectation for my purple nose and yellow fingers.
- future: Mr George Goring has been laying down wines for the future delectation of his customers for many a long year.
Browse dictionary entries near delectation
- ‹ delectable
- ‹ dele
- ‹ Delbrück
- ‹ delaying action
- ‹ delayed opening
- ‹ delayed neutron
- ‹ delayed
- ‹ delay spread
- ‹ delay skew
- ‹ delay
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