delectation

[ dee-lek-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. delight; enjoyment.

delectation

/ ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. pleasure; enjoyment

Word History and Origins

Origin of delectation¹

1350–1400; Middle English delectacioun < Latin dēlectātiōn- (stem of dēlectātiō ), equivalent to dēlectāt ( us ) ( delectate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Ducournau—whose previous film, the 2016 Raw, detailed the exploits of a cannibalistic veterinary student—works hard to titillate us in the movie’s first hour or so, spreading out a buffet of gruesome, deadpan violence for our delectation.

From Time

For the delectation of the emperor he wrote, about 1211, his Otia Imperialia in three parts.

From Project Gutenberg

When a man has had produced before him for his own and sole delectation any article or articles, how can he avoid eulogium?

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Helen smiled in her sleeve, and laid the little discussion away in her memory for "Motherdie's" delectation.

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He and Edwards of Andover will no doubt furnish some grand-stand plays for the delectation of their followers.

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Its feeding trough was made of gold, and capons and pea-hens were specially fattened for its delectation.

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