Antonyms for delectation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dee-lek-tey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdi lɛkˈteɪ ʃən

Definition of delectation

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French delectation "enjoyment" (12c.), from Latin delectationem (nominative delectatio), noun of action from past participle stem of delectare (see delight (n.)).

noun delight

Example sentences :

To spin yarns for Charley's delectation would have been absurd.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

And brought there expressly for your delectation, I suppose.
Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope

After dinner she continued the recital of her adventures for the Master's delectation.
Extract from : « The Belovd Vagabond » by William J. Locke

She came in pretending to beat an imaginary horse, for the delectation of Meta.
Extract from : « The Shadow of Ashlydyat » by Mrs. Henry Wood

They were reserved for the delectation of the sovereign and his court.
Extract from : « Old and New Paris, v. 1 » by Henry Sutherland Edwards

A new celebrity had risen for the delectation of the fickle populace.
Extract from : « The Eternal Boy » by Owen Johnson

Such is the appetising menu which dust furnishes for our delectation.
Extract from : « Bacteria in Daily Life » by Mrs. Percy Frankland

From what we could gather, Gerda seemed to be "dressing up" for the delectation of her guests.
Extract from : « Wanted: A Cook » by Alan Dale

My words had been addressed to Letitia, but they were selfishly designed for my own delectation.
Extract from : « Wanted: A Cook » by Alan Dale

He was intent upon the dish that O'Deigh and Wantage had prepared for his delectation.
Extract from : « The Imitator » by Percival Pollard

Synonyms for delectation

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