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Delectation

Delectation Meaning & Definition
Delectation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Delectation?

[n] act of receiving pleasure from something
[n] a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight to see her was obvious to all"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Delectation: delight | enjoyment

Related Terms | Find terms related to Delectation:

See Also | activity | amusement | entrancement | pleasance | pleasure | ravishment | Schadenfreude

Delectation In Webster's Dictionary

\De`lec*ta"tion\, n. [L. delectatio: cf. F. d['e]lectation.] Great pleasure; delight.

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