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delectation

/ˌdiːlekˈteɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण डीलेक्टेशन

आनंद, मनोरंजन, आमोद

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] formal or humorous

    enjoyment or entertainment

    आनंद, मनोरंजन, आमोद

    • The chef prepared a range of sweets for the guests' delectation.
    • a fine collection of paintings for your delectation

    Synonyms delight enjoyment pleasure amusement gratification

    Opposite displeasure boredom

◇Word family
delectable adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage

Usage: delectation is used mostly in the phrase for somebody's delectation, often in a humorous way.

Usage में delectation ज़्यादातर 'for somebody's delectation' phrase में आता है, अक्सर हल्के-फुल्के मज़ाकिया अंदाज़ में।