delectation

• Nom désignant un grand plaisir ou une vive satisfaction, ou l'action de prendre plaisir à quelque chose.

A noun referring to a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction, or the act of receiving pleasure from something.

indénombrable

1. Great pleasure or delightC2formal

   A feeling of intense enjoyment or satisfaction.

   Grand plaisir ou délice

   • The audience watched the performance with great delectation.
   • He ate the chocolate cake with obvious delectation.
   • The children listened to the story with pure delectation.

   Synonymesdelightenjoymentgratificationgustojoypleasurerelishsatisfaction

   Antonymesaversiondiscontentdisgustdislikedispleasuredissatisfactiondistasteoffenserepulsionrevulsion

2. Act of enjoying somethingC2formal

   The act of taking pleasure in something.

   Action de jouir de quelque chose

   • The delectation of a fine wine is an art.
   • She found delectation in reading classic novels.
   • His delectation of the beautiful landscape was evident.

   Synonymesenjoymentrelishsavoring