Definitions

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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Meanwhile, for your evening enjoyment, we’ve got a review of a fire-breathing show, an advice column straight from Hogwarts, and more World Cup.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026

Academic and author Scott Galloway has said that instead of following your passion, you should follow your talent — and enjoyment will follow.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

But its allegation that Meta downloaded its films to train its AI bots, rather than just for personal enjoyment, is a new wrinkle for an old issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

She did not know whether she would return at that point, having lost her enjoyment of training and competing.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Then, muttering thanks to the Goddess Kwan Yin, she flung her weary self into the armchair to seek solace in the uninterrupted enjoyment of the last inning.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord

enjoyment

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