ergötigten

Ergötigten is a German word that functions as the past participle of the verb "ergötzen." The verb "ergötzen" generally means to delight, to amuse, to entertain, or to gratify. Therefore, "ergötigten" conveys a state of being delighted, amused, entertained, or gratified. It describes something that has been the source of pleasure or satisfaction for someone.

The word is less commonly used in modern German and might be considered somewhat archaic or literary. When encountered, it typically implies a profound or sustained sense of enjoyment. For instance, one might say that a person was "ergötigten" by a beautiful piece of music or a captivating story. This suggests that the music or story provided them with significant pleasure and satisfaction.

The grammatical form "ergötigten" can also function as an adjective, describing something that caused delight. In this adjectival sense, it would modify a noun, indicating that the noun is what caused the feeling of amusement or gratification. However, its primary usage remains as the past participle of the verb.