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enjoyable

American  
[en-joi-uh-buhl] / ɛnˈdʒɔɪ ə bəl /

adjective

  1. giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure.

    a very enjoyable film.

    Synonyms:
    delightful, agreeable, pleasant
    Antonyms:
    detestable, hateful, unpleasant, boring, loathsome

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Etymology

Origin of enjoyable

First recorded in 1635–45; enjoy + -able

Explanation

Enjoyable is an adjective that describes anything full of delight and fun. Woohoo! If you’re able to enjoy something, it’s enjoyable. If it’s pleasurable, fun, and you want to do it more, it’s enjoyable. Different people find different things enjoyable. While shoe shopping might be enjoyable to you, it might not be for your best friend. She might find mud wrestling more enjoyable.

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"With this change, this rebirth we are experiencing as a country...it's a different atmosphere, more peaceful, more enjoyable, and with greater freedom of expression," said Sosa.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

It’s immersive, character-driven and stylish; a spiky, enjoyable piece of filmmaking that is wholly distinctive and hasn’t had all its personality sanded down, the kind of movie you could recommend to anyone.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

"With the likes of Rodri and Fernandinho, it is tough but enjoyable."

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

My colleagues have some great content to help you have an inspired and enjoyable evening.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

I thought about this during “range week,” one of the most enjoyable periods of training because of the time we got to spend away from the Academy, at a shooting club.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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