Delectation and Desolation

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Delectation noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.

Usage example: a musical concert was presented for the delectation of the guests

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Desolation is an antonym for delectation.

Nearby Word: delectable

Desolation noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

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Delectation is an antonym for desolation.

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Desolation and Delectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/delectation/desolation

Delectation & Desolation. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/delectation/desolation>.

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