oblectation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of pleasing highly, or state of being greatly pleased; delight.

Pronunciation

/ɑ.blɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

oblectation oblectations

Etymology

From Latin oblectātiō (“delight, amusement”). Equivalent to oblectate + -ion.

Related words

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