Delectation

/ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

आनंद; सुख; प्रसन्नता (विशेषकर सुसंस्कृत/इंद्रिय-सुख)

Origin & History

From Latin dēlectātiō (“delight, pleasure”), from dēlectāre (“to delight”). Entered English via Middle French/Latin forms.

लैटिन dēlectātiō (“आनंद, सुख”) से, जो dēlectāre (“प्रसन्न करना/आनंदित करना”) से बना है; अंग्रेज़ी में यह मध्य फ़्रेंच/लैटिन रूपों के माध्यम से आया।

Definition

Delectation means a feeling of great pleasure or delight, often implying refined enjoyment or sensual gratification.

Delectation का अर्थ है अत्यधिक आनंद या उल्लास की अनुभूति, जिसमें अक्सर सुसंस्कृत रुचि या इंद्रिय-सुख का भाव निहित होता है।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
She listened to the music with quiet delectation.
वह शांत आनंद के साथ संगीत सुनती रही।

Usage Examples

He took obvious delectation in solving the puzzle before anyone else.
The novel offers intellectual delectation rather than fast-paced thrills.
To her, the garden was a place of pure delectation.
They spoke with delectation about the meal they had enjoyed.

Related Forms

Verb
Delect / Delected / Delecting
Adjective
Delectable / Delectative
Adverb

Idioms & Phrases

Take (great) delectation in something
किसी चीज़ में (बहुत) आनंद लेना
With (sheer) delectation
(विशुद्ध) आनंद के साथ