delectate

[ dih-lek-teyt ]

verb (used with object)

, de·lec·tat·ed, de·lec·tat·ing.

1. to please; charm; delight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of delectate¹

1705–1805; < Latin dēlectātus delighted, past participle of dēlectāre. See delectable, -ate ¹

Related Words

• beguile
• bewitch
• captivate
• carry away
• charm
• enamor
• enrapture
• enthrall
• entice
• fascinate
• gratify
• hypnotize
• please
• thrill
• wow