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
- 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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