Delectation - English meaning

noun

The state or experience of finding something funny.

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We looked with amusement at our horoscopes

noun

The feeling of being entertained or made to laugh

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She looked at him with amusement., i looked on in amusement as they started to argue., carl came la…

noun

An activity that you can take part in for entertainment

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There was a range of fairground amusements, including rides, stalls, and competitions.

verb

Please (someone) greatly.

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An experience guaranteed to delight both young and old

noun

Great pleasure.

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The little girls squealed with delight

noun

Great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness, or something or someone that gives this

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[ c ] my sister’s little boy is a real delight., [ u ] his music teacher expressed delight with his…

noun

The action of turning something aside from its course.

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The diversion of resources from defence to civil research

noun

The act of causing something or someone to turn in a different direction, or to be used for a different purpose

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[ u ] a snowstorm closed the airport, and the diversion of air traffic was therefore necessary., [ …

noun

The act of using something in a different way from what was originally planned

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There has been a diversion of resources away from new infrastructure projects., it is difficult for…

noun

The state or process of taking pleasure in something.

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The enjoyment of a good wine

noun

The feeling of enjoying something

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Enjoyment of knowing the ending already didn't spoil my enjoyment of the movie.

noun

The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.

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Everyone just sits in front of the television for entertainment

noun

Public shows, performances, or other ways of enjoying yourself

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[ c ] popular/family entertainments, the entertainment industry, [ u ] we’ve set a budget for house…

noun

The activity of taking customers or possible customers out to restaurants, bars, theatres, etc. as a way of encouraging them to do business with you

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Each manager has a fixed entertainment budget., the company is cutting back on money spent on corpo…

noun

Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.

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A thirst for sexual gratification

noun

Pleasure or satisfaction, or something which provides this

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Sexual gratification, instant gratification some people expect instant gratification (= to get what…

noun

The state of being happy.

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She struggled to find happiness in her life

noun

The feeling of being pleased or happy

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Our children have brought us so much happiness.

noun

The feeling of being happy

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It was only later in life that she found happiness and peace of mind., every happiness formal will …

noun

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

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She smiled with pleasure at being praised

adjective

Used or intended for entertainment rather than business.

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Pleasure boats

verb

Give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to.

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Tell me what will pleasure you

noun

Great enjoyment.

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She swigged a mouthful of wine with relish

verb

Enjoy greatly.

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He was relishing his moment of glory

verb

To like or enjoy something

Usage examples:

I enjoyed our vacation, but didn’t relish the twenty-hour trip back home., [ u ] we have relish for…

noun

Fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.

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I looked round with satisfaction

noun

The pleasant feeling you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done or are doing something you wanted to do

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[ u ] she looked at the finished painting with satisfaction., [ u ] he had the satisfaction of know…

noun

A pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done something you wanted to do

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Have the satisfaction of (doing) sth in our job, we have the satisfaction of knowing we are making …

noun

The arousal of interest or excitement, especially through sexually suggestive images or words.

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A literary form of popular entertainment and titillation

noun

The act of intentionally making someone slightly excited, usually with sexual images or descriptions

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We've certainly seen an increase on tv of foul language and sexual titillation., there's more going…