DELECTATION


Meaning of DELECTATION in English

/ ˌdiːlekˈteɪʃn; NAmE / noun

[ U ] ( formal or humorous ) enjoyment or entertainment

SYN delight

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : via Old French from Latin delectatio(n-) , from delectare to charm, frequentative of delicere .

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