enjoyment

[en-joi-muhnt] / ɛnˈdʒɔɪ mənt /

NOUN

delight in something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusement fun gratification happiness indulgence joy luxury pleasure recreation relaxation satisfaction thrill

STRONG

delectation diversion entertainment fruition gladness gusto hedonism rejoicing relish savor self-indulgence sensuality triumph zest

WEAK

enjoying loving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depression dissatisfaction gloom labor pain sadness sorrow unhappiness woe work

STRONG

apathy chore failure task

WEAK

displeasure lack misery need want

NOUN

possession; use of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indulgence

STRONG

advantage benefit exercise ownership spending using

WEAK

having

Antonyms

STRONG

disadvantage hindrance loss

WEAK

displeasure dissatisfaction lack misery need sorrow unhappiness want woe

Example Sentences

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I think the enjoyment for me is in being understood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Are they not joyful or grounding enough to be worthy of enjoyment?

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“Our view is that much of the GLP risk is on impulse/snacking occasions and that on-premise dining may expand as people regain full comfort and enjoyment eating out,” the analysts wrote.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

I think I was probably just playing for the enjoyment and stuff.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I vowed to myself that I would be in a good mood tonight and not ruin Angela’s or Jessica’s enjoyment in the dress hunting.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

enjoyment

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