Delectated

/dɪˈlɛkteɪtɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of delectate; delighted or pleased greatly.

Etymology

Simple past tense formation of 'delectate,' from Latin 'delectare' with regular English '-ed' past tense suffix added to the Latin verb stem.

Kelly Says

This past tense form is even rarer than 'delectate' itself—you'd almost never encounter it in modern writing, making it a true rarity in the English language museum.

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