Synonyms of delectation

delectation

noun

ˌdē-ˌlek-ˈtā-shən 

1

as in joy

a source of great satisfaction

tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joy
• delight
• feast
• treat
• pleasure
• amusement
• relief
• entertainment
• diversion
• gratification
• kick
• manna
• gas
• recreation
• indulgence
• fun
• comfort
• solace
• ambrosia

2

as in enjoyment

the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met

a musical concert was presented for the delectation of the guests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoyment
• contentment
• pleasure
• satisfaction
• content
• delight
• happiness
• joy
• gratification
• relish
• amusement
• joyfulness
• gladness
• contentedness
• glee
• entertainment
• bliss
• ecstasy
• exultation
• pleasance
• diversion
• felicity
• elation
• cheerfulness
• rapture
• intoxication
• exuberance
• euphoria
• jubilation
• jollity
• comfort
• gleefulness
• exhilaration
• afterglow
• gaiety
• heaven
• ease
• elatedness
• cheer
• restfulness
• joie de vivre

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discontent
• dissatisfaction
• unhappiness
• misery
• displeasure
• sadness
• unhappiness
• sorrow
• anguish
• wretchedness
• woe
• melancholy
• depression
• irritation
• anger
• desolation
• discontentedness
• dejection
• gloom
• discontentment
• vexation
• exasperation
• distress
• annoyance
• despondency
• aggravation
• fury
• rage
• agitation
• joylessness
• disturbance
• discomfort
• pique
• uneasiness
• dispiritedness
• restlessness
• upset

Example Sentences

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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