Synonyms

enjoyable

American

[en-joi-uh-buhl] / ɛnˈdʒɔɪ ə bəl /

adjective

giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure.

a very enjoyable film.

Synonyms:

delightful, agreeable, pleasant

Antonyms:

detestable, hateful, unpleasant, boring, loathsome

Other Word Forms

enjoyableness noun
enjoyably adverb
preenjoyable adjective
unenjoyable adjective
unenjoyableness noun
unenjoyably adverb

Etymology

Origin of enjoyable

First recorded in 1635–45; enjoy + -able

Example Sentences

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When the same activity feels manageable, it becomes more enjoyable and easier to continue over time.

From Science Daily

It’s a barely concealed “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” meets “Thursday Murder Club” and thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's been a crazy 24 hours, a whirlwind, as you can imagine, but also really enjoyable and really exciting," said McFarlane.

From BBC

Finally, he recommends pairing less enjoyable tasks with more enjoyable ones—if you’re putting off going to the gym, for instance, allow yourself to listen to a favorite podcast while working out.

From The Wall Street Journal

The second series of the riotously enjoyable Rivals is again based on the much-loved novel by the late Dame Jilly Cooper.

From BBC

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