enjoyment
Americannoun
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the act of enjoying.
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the possession, use, or occupancy of anything with satisfaction or pleasure.
to have the enjoyment of a large income.
- Synonyms:
- gratification, delight
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a particular form or source of pleasure.
Hunting is his greatest enjoyment.
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Law. the exercise of a right.
the enjoyment of an estate.
noun
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the act or condition of receiving pleasure from something
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the use or possession of something that is satisfying or beneficial
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something that provides joy or satisfaction
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the possession or exercise of a legal right
Related Words
See pleasure.
Other Word Forms
- preenjoyment noun
- reenjoyment noun
- self-enjoyment noun
Etymology
Origin of enjoyment
Example Sentences
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When she laced up her skates again, it was purely for her own enjoyment.
Anything higher than that, however, “may just keep money out of retirement savings or limit spending on enjoyment.”
From MarketWatch
While enjoyment is the point of retirement, planners note that discretionary spending can exceed expectations.
From MarketWatch
"It's so lovely, but that is how much enjoyment they get out of it."
From BBC
Pramipexole and similar drugs work by boosting the activity of dopamine - a chemical that helps regulate our movements, but which also drives feelings of reward and enjoyment.
From BBC
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