delectation

noun

ˌdē-ˌlek-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce delectation (audio)
Definition of delectationnext
1
as in joy
a source of great satisfaction tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time

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2
as in enjoyment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met a musical concert was presented for the delectation of the guests

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Recent Examples of delectation The movie wastes no time delivering the gory goods, which are served up for our delectation like the killings in a slasher movie. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026 The result is a Pynchonian reduction simmered to delectation. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025 Beatmakers and sound design whizzes were summoned at ungodly hours to conjure nightmares of party music for their employer’s curatorial delectation. — Pitchfork, 30 Sep. 2025 More than fifty years ago, any semi-sentient being could recognize the dangers of forcing minors to work gruelling hours performing emotions for the delectation of large and unseen audiences, long before their brains had finished developing. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025 Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret. — Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 Magnificent, with a thundering equine climax for adult delectation. — Armond White, National Review, 28 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectation
  1. joy
  2. enjoyment
  3. delight
  4. contentment
  5. feast
  6. pleasure
  7. treat
  8. satisfaction
Noun
  • Choose one small goal, keep it affordable, and let joy build through action.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Thank you for the memories, the friendship, and for bringing joy to generations of fans.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • Don’t let the pressure of a specific end goal cloud your enjoyment of the ride.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the combat happens in short spurts, allowing a fair amount of downtime for recuperation, conversation and enjoyment of the sport.
    — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • Cask-finished whiskey has been released by many other distilleries, but as mentioned above, this year marks the first time that Four Roses has entered the category, to the delight of some whiskey drinkers and the chagrin of others.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice delight as academic opposites in this quick-witted, big-hearted and genuinely youthful-feeling British charmer.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • Being alone and posting about her journey ultimately helped Hoadley find contentment in her life.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ogwumike in the interview also expressed contentment with the state of women’s basketball.
    — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • Big Fish Tim Burton’s 2003 adaptation of the novel of the same name is a visual feast and ideal for teens who like fantasy and fairytales.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The feast that King and his colleagues studied dates to two centuries before Etowah’s heyday, during the building of the first big platform mound.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of feast
Noun
  • Bad as this world feels, there’s still pleasure in making art.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The speaker of the House appoints the House parliamentarian; the Senate parliamentarian serves at the pleasure of the secretary of the Senate, who is elected by senators at the start of each Congress.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasure
Noun
  • The editors then serve up a tasty treat of a bunch of photos with Emily smack dab in the center, and cycle through them more quickly than Jenn’s boyfriend Ryan cycles through loud denim jackets.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Parton was working on a new Nashville museum and hotel, deals to endorse Purina dog treats and launch her Cup of Ambition coffee brand.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • Rocket Mortgage customer service ratings Rocket Mortgage has decent customer review ratings, although the actual score and customer satisfaction rating depend on the platform.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Sixty-seven percent say AI tools have increased their productivity, while 57% report higher job satisfaction since those tools were introduced.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfaction

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“Delectation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delectation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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