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1
a source of great satisfaction
- tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time
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2
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
- a musical concert was presented for the delectation of the guests
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- cheer,
- cheerfulness,
- exuberance,
- gaiety
- (also gayety),
- jollity,
- joyfulness,
- jubilation
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The first known use of delectation was in the 14th century
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