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delectation vs Schadenfreude

Schadenfreude vs delectation

delectation and Schadenfreude both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
delectation Yes No No No
Schadenfreude Yes No No No
As nouns, Schadenfreude is a hyponym of delectation; that is, Schadenfreude is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than delectation:
  • delectation: a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
  • Schadenfreude: delight in another person's misfortune
Other hyponyms of delectation include entrancement, ravishment, amusement.
delectation (noun) Schadenfreude (noun)
act of receiving pleasure from something delight in another person's misfortune
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
Difference between delectation and Schadenfreude

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