Delectation: meaning, definitions and examples

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delectation

 

[ dษชหŒlษ›kหˆteษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pleasure, enjoyment

Delectation refers to great pleasure or delight, often derived from sensory experiences such as food, music, or art. This term emphasizes the enjoyment aspect, highlighting how certain experiences can bring joy to an individual. It is often used in a more formal or literary context, reflecting a refined appreciation of pleasurable moments. Additionally, delectation can imply a sense of indulgence, where one might take time to savor and appreciate the finer things in life.

Synonyms

delight, enjoyment, pleasure, satisfaction

Examples of usage

  • The delectable dessert provided great delectation to the guests.
  • His recounting of the concert filled her with delight and delectation.
  • She found delectation in the soft sounds of nature while walking through the woods.

Translations

Translations of the word "delectation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deleitaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคจเค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Freude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kenikmatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัะพะปะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozkosz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–œใณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlectation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deleite

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zevk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๊ฑฐ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฐุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potฤ›ลกenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poteลกenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„‰ๆ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uลพitek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกnรฆgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรถvq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deleite

Etymology

The word 'delectation' comes from the Latin 'delectatio', which means 'delight or pleasure'. It is derived from 'delectare', a verb meaning 'to delight or please'. This Latin term combines the prefix 'de-' signifying 'down from' or 'away from', with 'lectare', which is related to 'delicere', meaning 'to entice' or 'to charm'. In English, delectation traces back to the late 15th century, where it adopted the essence of sensory pleasure. Over time, it has been used in literary and artistic expressions to convey the enjoyment derived from beauty, taste, and art forms. This word has maintained a sense of elegance and sophistication, making it suitable for descriptions of refined experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,621 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.