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Noun: delectation  `de-kek'tey-shun or `dee`lek'tey-shun
  1. A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
    "his delectation to see her was obvious to all"
    - delight
     
  2. Act of receiving pleasure from something
    - enjoyment

Derived forms: delectations

Type of: activity, pleasance, pleasure

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