enjoyment

noun

in-ˈjȯi-mənt How to pronounce enjoyment (audio)
Definition of enjoymentnext
1
as in hands
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all

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2
as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment

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Recent Examples of enjoyment Surely only reasonable decisions and mild enjoyment of turkey legs will ensue. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026 As with Christmas, the logistical wrangling can outweigh the enjoyment, at least for the cowboys. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Experts recommend incorporating olive oil into meals instead of drinking it straight for maximum health benefits and enjoyment. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026 The survey revealed that when parents evaluate family-friendly retail and experiences, fun and enjoyment (68 percent) and spending time together (66 percent) ranked higher than price and affordability (60 percent). — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoyment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
  1. hands
  2. contentment
  3. pleasure
  4. satisfaction
  5. happiness
  6. content
  7. delight
  8. joy
Noun
  • Now, to the handwashing shortcomings, such as a cashier handling customer’s payment, then preparing drinks and serving plates of food to customers without washing hands (cash and payment cards tend to be germ motherships).
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But as the years passed and the historic farm in Gladstone underwent expansions and ownership changes, eventually landing in the hands of the city, it was transformed into a historical landmark and museum.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of hands
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  • Being alone and posting about her journey ultimately helped Hoadley find contentment in her life.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ogwumike in the interview also expressed contentment with the state of women’s basketball.
    — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • Unfortunately, Onslaught gets too lost in the sandbox of better directors’ creations to make a case for its own pleasures.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • His films, all of which have been critically and commercially successful, have long blurred the lines between the aspirations of the art house and the pleasures of the grind house.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasure
Noun
  • Rocket Mortgage customer service ratings Rocket Mortgage has decent customer review ratings, although the actual score and customer satisfaction rating depend on the platform.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Sixty-seven percent say AI tools have increased their productivity, while 57% report higher job satisfaction since those tools were introduced.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfaction
Noun
  • Research has even found a positive relationship between higher income and reported happiness.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Being single again felt like a step backward, further away than ever from happiness.
    — Andrea Javor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Elektra was previously the editor-in-chief at Selfridges, looking after content and editorial, and has held senior roles at i-D and Vice.
    — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Most people assume that the only way to really appreciate a show is to immerse yourself in the hours and hours and hours of content and scour the comments of every Love Island cast member’s socials to figure out who’s following whom.
    — Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of content
Noun
  • Seeing ominous vines twist to life on towering trees, or watching the Cheshire Cat materialize through the woodland setting, is always a delight.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • And the vongole, an instant take on the famous clam pasta, is an unexpected delight.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • Luckily, the trip ends with a palate cleanser that brings me such an enormous amount of joy.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The book is a detailed, and often very funny, account of his final years, filled with hope and despair, panic and joy and serenity.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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