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Synonyms

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

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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The fireplace required regular wood chopping and cleaning out ash, which Skachkova found surprisingly enjoyable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fenton said last season was one of his most enjoyable coaching years directing a group of mostly neighborhood kids who went to their local public school.

From Los Angeles Times

As Cruze notes, eating a chocolate to help you sleep feels more like a reward, whereas taking a capsule can feel more medicinal, and less enjoyable.

From BBC

It was really enjoyable from the minute it started.

From BBC

Equally as enjoyable is “The God of Lying,” the third single released, featuring Idles.

From Los Angeles Times