delectation

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[ UK /dɪlɪktˈe‍ɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
  1. a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
    his delight to see her was obvious to all
  2. act of receiving pleasure from something
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How To Use delectation In A Sentence

  • Pink," "spongy," and "exudative" are among the tasty terms used in internal company documents to describe the "pork" that is being prepared for our delectation. Political Animals
  • We also hope that you can make money a little more, hope that we cooperate the delectation .
  • A few relics of the pre-video area still survive, however, and Metro Cinema is bringing in two of the best examples of the rockumentary and one entertaining piece of piffle from those bygone days for your delectation.
  • George IV. was a nasute judge of snuffs, and so enamoured of the delectation, that in each of his palaces he kept a jar chamber, containing a choice assortment of tobacco powder, presided over by a critical superintendent. Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce
  • The teacher hold tight topic diagram of two story establish a wonderful scenario and pursue studies to living to create easy delectation of study atmosphere.
  • There is a thin line between Schadenfreude, which I take to be measured satisfaction in the discomfiture of opponents, and the sin of morose delectation.
  • All tasted, and John Howland hastily gathering up a portion upon a wooden plate carried it to the Common house for the delectation of the women, that is to say, for Elizabeth Tilley, whose firm young teeth craunched it with much gusto. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims
  • And now for your further delectation, we present a selection of popular melodies.
  • Just to show that we haven't lost our edge when it comes to alcoholic excess, may I present for your delectation and delight…
  • The teacher hold tight topic diagram of two story establish a wonderful scenario and pursue studies to living to create easy delectation of study atmosphere.
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