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

“At my age, I don’t buy apartments. I spend on experiences—travel with friends, classes, health checkups. It’s about enjoyment now.”

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Lincoln taught us that in our aspirations for “enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and Union” we must cultivate gratitude for our blessings and the introspection needed for improvement.

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A year on from the devastating landslide, he said it had ruined their enjoyment of the home they poured their time and money into.

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Some believe the presence of AI is irrelevant – engagement is driven by enjoyment, and music people love is already serving its primary purpose.

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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