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

"We want as many people to experience the day we had here as possible and if they have half as much enjoyment as we did they'll have a lovely day," he said.

From BBC

“It’s a main source of enjoyment. I mean, I enjoy being with my wife and stuff like that. But in terms of creativity, it’s my favorite thing to do.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Whalley said the conkers used this year would be smaller than average, due to the extreme weather, but it would not affect people's enjoyment.

From BBC

Passion is the word that first comes to mind - love, and just enjoyment.

From BBC

This includes throwing away items, including gifts, that have been kept through a sense of obligation rather than enjoyment.

From BBC

Related Words

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