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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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Today, she says everyday activities such as gardening and riding a stationary bicycle are far more enjoyable because of the reduction in pain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

His account on Friday night of Mr. Salonen’s five-movement clarinet concerto “Kinēma” was an alchemic blend of technical acumen and tonal splendor in one of the composer’s most immediately enjoyable works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"Finally, our neighbourhood is enjoyable once more without any bad smell," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The small class size — no more than seven students — allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction, and the patient, encouraging teaching style made the experience enjoyable even for beginners.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He was fatigued, but pleasantly so, as if he had worked hard at some extremely enjoyable task.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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