What does delectation mean?

Definitions for delectation
ˌdi lɛkˈteɪ ʃəndelec·ta·tion

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word delectation.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. delight, delectationnoun

    a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

    "his delight to see her was obvious to all"

  2. enjoyment, delectationnoun

    act of receiving pleasure from something

Wiktionary

  1. delectationnoun

    Great pleasure; delight.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Delectationnoun

    Pleasure; delight.

    Etymology: delectatio, Latin.

ChatGPT

  1. delectation

    Delectation is a noun that refers to pleasure, delight, or enjoyment derived from something, especially from an activity or experience. It is a sense of extreme satisfaction or gratification.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Delectationnoun

    great pleasure; delight

  2. Etymology: [L. delectatio: cf. F. dlectation.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of delectation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of delectation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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Translations for delectation

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  • удоволствие, насладаBulgarian
  • deleite, delectaciónSpanish
  • ilo, mielihyvä, delektaatio, iloitseminen, nautintoFinnish
  • dilettoItalian
  • delectare, desfătareRomanian
  • наслажде́ние, удово́льствиеRussian

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