DELECTATION Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

delectation

noun

ˌdē-ˌlek-ˈtā-shən

Definition of delectation

as in joy

a source of great satisfaction tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time

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as in enjoyment

the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met a musical concert was presented for the delectation of the guests

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Recent Examples of delectation The movie wastes no time delivering the gory goods, which are served up for our delectation like the killings in a slasher movie. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026 The result is a Pynchonian reduction simmered to delectation. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025 Beatmakers and sound design whizzes were summoned at ungodly hours to conjure nightmares of party music for their employer’s curatorial delectation. — Pitchfork, 30 Sep. 2025 More than fifty years ago, any semi-sentient being could recognize the dangers of forcing minors to work gruelling hours performing emotions for the delectation of large and unseen audiences, long before their brains had finished developing. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025 Shelly still loves the glitz (as does the film’s director, Gia Coppola, who lingers on it all with real delectation), reminiscing about her glory days in cabaret. — Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 Magnificent, with a thundering equine climax for adult delectation. — Armond White, National Review, 28 June 2023

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Noun

Choose one small goal, keep it affordable, and let joy build through action.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Thank you for the memories, the friendship, and for bringing joy to generations of fans.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of joy

Noun

Seeing ominous vines twist to life on towering trees, or watching the Cheshire Cat materialize through the woodland setting, is always a delight.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
And the vongole, an instant take on the famous clam pasta, is an unexpected delight.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of delight

Noun

Big Fish Tim Burton’s 2003 adaptation of the novel of the same name is a visual feast and ideal for teens who like fantasy and fairytales.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
The feast that King and his colleagues studied dates to two centuries before Etowah’s heyday, during the building of the first big platform mound.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of feast

Noun

Bad as this world feels, there’s still pleasure in making art.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The speaker of the House appoints the House parliamentarian; the Senate parliamentarian serves at the pleasure of the secretary of the Senate, who is elected by senators at the start of each Congress.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleasure

Noun

The salt flats are a big, unwieldy space to navigate, but the feeling of getting lost on them (with a guide who knows their way perfectly) is a real treat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
While the kids recharged with treats from the big, custom number three piñata, adults did the same with coffee from The Garden Coffee Co.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of treat

Noun

Rocket Mortgage customer service ratings Rocket Mortgage has decent customer review ratings, although the actual score and customer satisfaction rating depend on the platform.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Sixty-seven percent say AI tools have increased their productivity, while 57% report higher job satisfaction since those tools were introduced.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfaction

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