Delectation Definition

dēlĕk-tāshən
noun
Delight.
American Heritage
Delight; enjoyment; entertainment.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Delectation

  • Middle English delectacioun from Old French from Latin dēlectātiō dēlectātiōn- from dēlectus past participle of dēlectāre to please delight

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle French délectation

    From Wiktionary

Delectation Sentence Examples

  • Mr George Goring has been laying down wines for the future delectation of his customers for many a long year.

  • Havanas are exported for the delectation of cigar aficionados around the world.

  • Amor Amor 30ml EDT Amor Amor is an intoxicating and seductive love potion, sheer delectation.

  • Cold's great bear hug embraces all, forms a particular delectation for my purple nose and yellow fingers.

  • His view seems to be that in a state of nature most men will fight, rob, &c., " for delectation merely " or " for glory," and that hence all men must be allowed an indefinite right to fight, rob, &c., " for preservation."

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