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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In 2025, enjoyment of reading by all free school meals recipients stood at 31% and rose to 32.1% this year.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I think the enjoyment for me is in being understood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The lawsuit says that residents were subjected to “evacuation orders, shelter-in-place directives, exposure concerns, noxious chemical odors, fear of contamination, interference with the use and enjoyment of their homes and properties, and other damages.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

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

From Salon • May 17, 2026

For Democritus all of life was to be enjoyed and understood; understanding and enjoyment were the same thing.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

enjoyment

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