delectation

2 definitions found

delectation - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Delectation \De`lec*ta"tion\, n. [L. delectatio: cf. F.
     d['e]lectation.]
     Great pleasure; delight.
     [1913 Webster]

delectation - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  delectation
      n 1: a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight
           to see her was obvious to all" [syn: delight,
           delectation]
      2: act of receiving pleasure from something [syn: enjoyment,
         delectation]