delectation etymology

Etymology

• Latin: dēlectātiō, meaning "pleasure, delight"
• Latin: dēlectāre, meaning "to delight, to please"
• Proto-Indo-European root: *delk-, meaning "to please"

Meaning

• The state of finding great pleasure or satisfaction in something
• Indulgence in pleasant or luxurious activities

Origin

The word delectation entered the English language in the 15th century from the Latin dēlectātiō. The Latin word was used to describe various forms of pleasure and enjoyment, including physical pleasures, intellectual pursuits, and spiritual experiences.

Over time, the meaning of delectation has narrowed to refer specifically to the experience of great pleasure or satisfaction in something. It is often used to describe the enjoyment of food, drink, art, music, and other sensory experiences.

Examples

• The delectation of fine dining
• The delectation of a good book
• The delectation of listening to live music
• The delectation of warm, fluffy blankets on a cold winter night

delectation relate terms

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• schadenfreude

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• time

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• stoic

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