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enjoyable

American  
[en-joi-uh-buhl] / ɛnˈdʒɔɪ ə bəl /

adjective

  1. giving or capable of giving joy or pleasure.

    a very enjoyable film.

    Synonyms:
    delightful, agreeable, pleasant
    Antonyms:
    detestable, hateful, unpleasant, boring, loathsome

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of enjoyable

First recorded in 1635–45; enjoy + -able

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.

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My colleagues have some great content to help you have an inspired and enjoyable evening.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

It is also possible, for some fans, that the unvarnished reality of sports, without the high-tech razzle-dazzle, will no longer be enjoyable or even watchable.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

That was one of the most enjoyable discoveries of writing the book.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

He said the school also tried to make the days more enjoyable by bringing in an ice-cream van at lunchtime and allowing water fights.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

The curious among you may feel free to search for more instances within these pages, if you find that sort of treasure hunt enjoyable.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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