- delectation de·lec·ta·tion n
- [ˌdiːlɛk'teɪʃən]
frm diletto
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delectation de·lec·ta·tion n
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de|lec|ta|tion — «DEE lehk TAY shuhn», noun. great pleasure; delight; entertainment: »The magician did many tricks for our delectation. SYNONYM(S): enjoyment … Useful english dictionary
Delectation — De lec*ta tion, n. [L. delectatio: cf. F. d[ e]lectation.] Great pleasure; delight. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
de·lec·ta·tion — /ˌdiːˌlɛkˈteıʃən/ noun [noncount] formal : pleasure or enjoyment Here is some chocolate for your delectation … Useful english dictionary
delectation — de|lec|ta|tion [ˌdi:lekˈteıʃən] n [U] formal if you do something for someone s delectation, you do it to give them enjoyment, pleasure, or amusement … Dictionary of contemporary English
delectation — de|lec|ta|tion [ ,dilek teıʃn ] noun uncount VERY FORMAL pleasure or enjoyment … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
delectation — de·lec·ta·tion … English syllables
