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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"There was completely unacceptable behaviour from a proportion of fans both before and after the match, at what should have been an enjoyable and safe event for all attending," she said, in a statement.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But their message—the Ozymandian nature of consumer goods—is like a nicotine hit: quickly and easily processed, enjoyable for a fleeting moment, but ultimately unsatisfying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

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 • Mar. 6, 2026

And I’m thinking that while the latter might be more enjoyable, it will create complications neither of us needs.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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