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delectation [ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən] n
pleasure; enjoyment ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
delectation noun (Formal) enjoyment, delight, pleasure, entertainment, satisfaction, happiness, relish, amusement, diversion, refreshment, gratification She cooks pastries and cakes for the delectation of visitors. Translations delectation n for somebody’s delectation → als besonderen Genuss für jdn How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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--As if delicate hands carried a casket towards me--a casket open for the delectation of modest adoring eyes: thus did the world present itself before me to-day:-- The Prince smiled and helped himself to one of the very excellent cigarettes which had been provided for the delectation of his visitor. All that he was and was not, all that he had done and most of what he had not done, was spread out for the delectation of the public, accompanied by snapshots and photographs - the latter procured from the local photographer who had once taken Martin's picture and who promptly copyrighted it and put it on the market. |
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