enjoyment

[en-joi-muhnt]

noun

1. the act of enjoying.

2. the possession, use, or occupancy of anything with satisfaction or pleasure.

   to have the enjoyment of a large income.

   Synonyms: gratification, delight

3. a particular form or source of pleasure.

   Hunting is his greatest enjoyment.

4. Law.,  the exercise of a right.

   the enjoyment of an estate.

enjoyment

/ ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt /

noun

1. the act or condition of receiving pleasure from something

2. the use or possession of something that is satisfying or beneficial

3. something that provides joy or satisfaction

4. the possession or exercise of a legal right

Other Word Forms

• preenjoyment noun
• reenjoyment noun
• self-enjoyment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enjoyment¹

First recorded in 1545–55; enjoy + -ment

Synonym Study

See pleasure.

Example Sentences

“Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed,” he announced, “for I am hungry beyond endurance, and I require absolute silence to gain the full enjoyment of my meal.”

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For now, let me simply recite the poem for your enjoyment.

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There he labored long hours and extra jobs alone, without the love and companionship of his wife and children, as he sacrificed his own enjoyment and comfort so that we could be educated.

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These instruments would have been played both for the enjoyment of the crew and to provide them a rhythm as they raised and lowered the ship’s sails.

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She said Ruben had been able to explain this for many years as the children being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had concerns in July 2025.

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Related Words

• amusement 
• fun 
• gratification 
• happiness 
• indulgence 
• joy 
• luxury 
• pleasure 
• recreation 
• relaxation 
• satisfaction 
• thrill