Etymological root
lacere
Latin
Words from this root(5)
delightedness
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/dɪˈlaɪtɪdnəs/
the state of being greatly pleased or joyful
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delectable
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/dɪˈlɛktəbəl/
delicious; highly pleasing to the taste or senses
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undelight
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/ˌʌndɪˈlaɪt/
lack or absence of delight; displeasure
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delectation
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/ˌdilɛkˈteɪʃən/
delight or enjoyment; the giving of pleasure
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dilettante
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/ˌdɪləˈtɑnt/
a person who dabbles in an art or field of knowledge without serious commitment
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