delectations

noun

plural of delectation
as in joys
a source of great satisfaction tourists enjoying the delectations of this tropical paradise for the first time

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  1. joys
  2. treats
  3. delights
Noun
  • Israel robs children of their smallest joys because joy is the seed of hope, and that is how the body learns that captivity is not the natural condition of life.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero Jack Grealish (Everton) One of the great joys of last season was the sight of Jack Grealish getting approximately 75 per cent of his groove back on loan at Everton.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • The appetizer and fast-food theme nights feature at-home versions of her family's favorite treats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Most days, Rylee takes Eloise for a walk around the property and is in charge of giving her water, baths and treats like apples and oatmeal cookies.
    — Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • Here, the now-local shares the shoulder-season delights that keep her on-island year-round as well as her favorite hotel-slash-taverna for a warming meal and stay.
    — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Shades of forest greens, browns, and other earthly delights followed suit.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of delights
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