enjoyable
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of enjoyable
Explanation
Enjoyable is an adjective that describes anything full of delight and fun. Woohoo! If you’re able to enjoy something, it’s enjoyable. If it’s pleasurable, fun, and you want to do it more, it’s enjoyable. Different people find different things enjoyable. While shoe shopping might be enjoyable to you, it might not be for your best friend. She might find mud wrestling more enjoyable.
Vocabulary lists containing enjoyable
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Example Sentences
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Bears are finding times difficult in the stock market but enjoyable in swimming pools.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
That will reduce - but not eliminate - the energy starvation suffered by the engines, and as a consequence make driving the cars feel more enjoyable.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Let’s do some fun math instead—like how these recommendations from my colleagues might add up to an enjoyable evening for you:
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
“And it’s not some boring balance training program — it’s fun and enjoyable and people actually stick with it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Which means I have to lie to her on a daily basis, which is in itself enjoyable but a little degrading at the same time.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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