delection

noun

delection

noun

Etymology From Latin dēlectiō. By surface analysis, delect + -ion.

1

A feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction.

Poussin justly stated, "the aim of art is delection," but many mistake pleasure for delection.1940, Arts and Architecture - Volumes 57-58 - Page 56:

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