Delay, n.
- 1. Procrastination, postponement, deferring, the Fabian policy, masterly inactivity.
- 2. Lingering, tarrying, stay, stop, dallying, dawdling.
- 3. Detention, hindrance, retardation, impediment, stoppage.
Dele, v. a. [L.] Erase, efface, remove, delete, blot out.
Delectable, a. Pleasing, pleasant, delightful, agreeable, gratifying.
Delectation, n. Delight, joy, gladness, rapture, transport, ravishment, ecstasy, great pleasure.
Delegate, v. a.
- 1. Depute, commission, appoint as agent, send on an embassy.
- 2. Intrust, commit.
Delegate, n. Deputy, commissioner, representative.
Delegation, n.
- 1. Delegating, intrusting, committal.
- 2. Deputies, delegates, body of delegates or representatives.
Delete, v. a. Erase, efface, remove, dele, blot out.
Deleterious, a.
- 1. Destructive, deadly, poisonous, noxious, lethal.
- 2. Injurious, pernicious, hurtful, harmful, unwholesome.
Deliberate, v. n. Reflect, ponder, consider, think, cogitate, ruminate, muse, meditate, take counsel with one’s self.
Deliberate, a.
- 1. Wary, cautious, careful, circumspect, considerate, thoughtful.
- 2. Well considered, well advised.