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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for delectation

Noun

The resulting feature centers on the challenges, joys and intimate journeys of being born with a body outside the physical definitions of male or female, explored through the lives of intersex individuals in India, Brazil and the United States.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The preview ends with a heart-swelling image of Osbourne smiling and squirming with joy in his throne.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of joy

Noun

So, your enjoyment of these shows, and continued support of these shows, is supporting my eradication.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
The suits say continuous noise from data centers’ cooling systems and power generators is substantially interfering with local neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property — a legal standard for proving a private nuisance.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

Cranston leaned into the theatrics, drilling into the bone to the delight of onlookers.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
His band turned the song into a headbanger’s delight; Jay remained steady and regal over the crunching guitar chords and cathartic drum kicks.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of delight

Noun

With all that said, there are still a lot of pleasures in this production that remain failsafe, even after the ride toward a way-too-inevitable outcome is firmly on its tracks.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Ultimately, Taylor’s journey was a lesson in how simple pleasures are often the most enduring souvenirs—internal keepsakes that linger long after the last bag is unpacked.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasure

Noun

Securing Apple’s newest M5 flagship with a generous 1TB of high-speed solid-state storage and 16GB of unified memory, with $150 in savings, is a rare treat on Apple hardware.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
For many, the little treat brings back memories of romantic summer evenings (even if some are put off by the long lines of tourists at Luini’s today).

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of treat

Noun

Rice, the most physical of the Chiefs’ receivers at 204 pounds, has taken a measure of satisfaction in this part of the game.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, staff satisfaction often improves when technology works with them—not against them.

— Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfaction

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