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delectation

noun

act of receiving pleasure from something

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Word length
11
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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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