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

Joy of living, the joy of playing on the beach, the joy of going to prom.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Several former players wondered aloud if the memory of the coffee is directly linked to the joy of the times.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of joy

Noun

No one forces us to perform the role, the financial rewards for those who make the international list are considerable, and for the most part the enjoyment found on the field makes up for the plentiful aggro off it.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Under long-standing gift tax principles, gifts that postpone the beneficiary’s present use or enjoyment are typically treated as gifts of a future interest.

— Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

But do all this with the knowledge of what brings you contentment—and start charting your course now.

— Scott Snider, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Barefoot in jeans and a T-shirt, the rock legend is the picture of contentment as waves ripple through the pool behind him from a breeze off the Atlantic.

— Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Definition of contentment

Noun

From Lorde and Charli XCX to Tate McRae and Olivia Dean, this year’s bookers have provided audiences with a feast of choices.

— Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Modern and minimalist, this three-bedroom is great for a family and has both a rooftop and a patio for an al fresco feast.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of feast

Noun

Paramount+ delivered the main full trailer for season 4 on June 15, 2026, and it’s packed with dinosaurs, cowboys, horses, space storms, dreams, nightmares, fire-breathing dragons, haunted spaceships, and hallucinatory pleasure planets.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 July 2026
And while this author might be hung up on the obstacles Odysseus encounters, his travels are not without pleasure and thrill.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of pleasure

Noun

With gallons of sunscreen, truckloads of ice and innovative hot-weather treats like upside-down sundaes, day camps are keeping thousands of kids cool in Hotlanta’s record-breaking temperatures.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
Fourth, treat culture, like employee retention and customer satisfaction, as critical balance-sheet issues, not just HR concerns.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of treat

Noun

Choosing the right kitchen backsplash prevents costly mistakes, ensures long-term satisfaction, and sets the tone stylistically.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
Produced by Jay Joyce and co-written with Dan Wilson and Steve Rusch, the song captures the satisfaction of moving on after an ex tries to return.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 24 July 2026

Definition of satisfaction

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