enjoyment
Americannoun
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the act of enjoying.
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the possession, use, or occupancy of anything with satisfaction or pleasure.
to have the enjoyment of a large income.
- Synonyms:
- gratification, delight
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a particular form or source of pleasure.
Hunting is his greatest enjoyment.
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Law. the exercise of a right.
the enjoyment of an estate.
noun
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the act or condition of receiving pleasure from something
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the use or possession of something that is satisfying or beneficial
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something that provides joy or satisfaction
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the possession or exercise of a legal right
Related Words
See pleasure.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of enjoyment
Explanation
Enjoyment is what you experience when you are having a good time. You probably experience enjoyment in an amusement park, and a lack of enjoyment at the dentist. When you enjoy something, you like doing it. Enjoyment is a word for the pleasure that comes from enjoyable activities. Lots of people get enjoyment from reading, seeing movies, watching TV, and playing video games. Hanging out with friends is another common form of enjoyment. If you dislike doing something, then it brings you no enjoyment. Enjoyment is the opposite of feelings like boredom and misery.
Example Sentences
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Anfo will be throwing his first festival, dubbed Enjoyment Land, which will celebrate African music, food and art on Oct.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024
Enjoyment isn’t predicated on understanding arcane strategy, impenetrable mythos, weapon and perk sets, or the word “meta.”
From The Verge • Jul. 19, 2017
Enjoyment, for the fans, was waiting till next year.
From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2016
Nine years ago, at the age of 11, Cooper led Total Enjoyment around the paddock for his father, Thomas, before the mare won the Festival's Champion Bumper.
From The Guardian • Mar. 15, 2013
After hearing a brief explanation of Lord Fredrick’s condition from Penelope, and a description of the first lesson in his Howling Enjoyment Program from Cassiopeia, Dr. Westminster stroked his chin.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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