delectation

de·lec·ta·tion  (dlk-tshn)

n.

1. Delight.

2. Enjoyment; pleasure.

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[Middle English delectacioun, from Old French, from Latin dlectti, dlecttin-, from dlectus, past participle of dlectre, to please; see delight.]

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delectation [ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən]

n

pleasure; enjoyment

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	delectation - a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight to see her was obvious to all" delight pleasure, pleasance - a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure" entrancement, ravishment - a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment amusement - a feeling of delight at being entertained Schadenfreude - delight in another person's misfortune
	2.	delectation - act of receiving pleasure from something enjoyment activity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity"

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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 [ˌdiːlekˈteɪʃən] N → deleite m, delectación f (frm)

delectation

n for somebody’s delectation → als besonderen Genuss für jdn

delectation [ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən] n (frm) → diletto

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delectation [ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən] n (frm) → diletto