enjoyable

[en-joi-uh-buhl]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of enjoyable¹

First recorded in 1635–45; enjoy + -able

Example Sentences

One of them, Ellie-May, says: "It makes me feel happy and it's enjoyable."

From BBC

It’s an enjoyable not only to spot these familiar faces but also witness them acting in ways we’ve never seen them before: happy and at ease.

From Salon

“The City of Los Angeles is committed to ensuring all of L.A.’s parks are safe, clean, accessible, and enjoyable for Angelenos and visitors alike.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Most of the sorties I flew were around 30 minutes long, so the discomfort was bearable. In the end, however, it was all part of the game and still enjoyable," he told me.

From BBC

Making meals a more enjoyable experience away from the food itself can take attention away from the problem and encourage them to eat, says Charlotte.

From BBC

Related Words

• amusing 
• delicious 
• delightful 
• entertaining 
• fun 
• gratifying 
• likable 
• pleasant 
• pleasurable 
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