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Word of the Day for Friday, August 28, 2009delectation \dee-lek-TAY-shun\, noun: Great pleasure; delight, enjoyment. Example Quotes:Even after the buffet had evolved into the more functional sideboard in the 18th century, lavish arrangements of silver and porcelain continued to be laid out for the delectation of guests at large dinners. At other times she'll get so worked up by some pet poeticism that she forgets she's not writing just for her own delectation. Example Sentences:The smooth, quiet ride of his Prius made driving it a source of great delectation. Delectation derives from Latin delectatio, from the past participle of delectare, "to please." | |||||||||
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