delectate

/ˈdɛlɪkteɪt/; /dɛlˈɛkteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to please or give great pleasure to; to delight in

“The fireworks delectated the whole crowd.”

2. verb (archaic)

to devour or eat eagerly

“They delectated on the feast all night.”

3. noun

the act of giving great pleasure

“The beauty of nature is the delectation of many artists.”

Synonyms

  • delight
  • enjoy
  • please

Antonyms

  • disgust
  • displease