😍delectation

noun
/ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

Meaning

great pleasure or delight

Example Sentences

She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.

Synonyms

delight, enjoyment, pleasure, amusement

Antonyms

displeasure, boredom

Collocations

for the delectation, pure delectation, delight and delectation

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