verb
- to delight or please greatly; to charm or enchant
Usage: formal or literary; transitive verb
Examples
- The beautiful melody delectated the audience throughout the concert.
- Her witty remarks delectated everyone at the dinner party.
- The chef's innovative dishes delectated the food critics.
- Fine art and music have always delectated those with refined tastes.
- The scenic views of the countryside delectated the travelers.