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delectation

noun

Act of receiving pleasure from something

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən

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noun

  1. Act of receiving pleasure from something

noun

  1. A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

    “His delight to see her was obvious to all”

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His delight to see her was obvious to all

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