- oblectation
- ob·lec·ta·tion
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oblectation
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Oblectation — Ob lec*ta tion, n. [L. oblectatio.] The act of pleasing highly; the state of being greatly pleased; delight. [R.] Feltham. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
oblectation — et esbat, Oblectatio, Oblectamentum … Thresor de la langue françoyse
oblectation — ˌäˌblekˈtāshən noun ( s) Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin oblectation , oblectatio, from oblectatus (past participle of oblectare to delight, from ob to, over, completely + lactare, freq. of lacere to allure) + ion ,… … Useful english dictionary
oblectation — n. enjoyment, fun, pleasure; gratification … English contemporary dictionary
Pleasure — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Pleasure >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 pleasure pleasure gratification enjoyment fruition Sgm: N 1 oblectation oblectation delectation Sgm: N 1 relish relish zest Sgm: N 1 gusto gusto … English dictionary for students
