noun
delection
Delection (noun) means a feeling of great enjoyment or contentment.
noun
1
A feeling of great enjoyment or contentment.
"Poussin justly stated, "the aim of art is delection," but many mistake pleasure for delection."
— Arts and Architecture - Volumes 57-58 - Page 56 (1940)
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Etymology
Delection comes from Latin dēlectiō; by surface analysis it is also delect + -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for delection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of delection?
"delection" (noun) means a feeling of great enjoyment or contentment.
What is another word for delection?
Other words for "delection" include delight.
