enjoyment

[ en-joi-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of enjoying.
2. the possession, use, or occupancy of anything with satisfaction or pleasure:

   to have the enjoyment of a large income.

   Synonyms: gratification, delight

3. a particular form or source of pleasure:

   Hunting is his greatest enjoyment.

4. Law. the exercise of a right:

   the enjoyment of an estate.

enjoyment

/ ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt /

noun

1. the act or condition of receiving pleasure from something
2. the use or possession of something that is satisfying or beneficial
3. something that provides joy or satisfaction
4. the possession or exercise of a legal right

Other Words From

• preen·joyment noun
• reen·joyment noun
• self-en·joyment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enjoyment¹

First recorded in 1545–55; enjoy + -ment

Synonym Study

See pleasure.

Example Sentences

I quickly discovered I was pretty good at it, which kind of ignited my enjoyment and satisfaction I gained through cooking.

From Salon

“For me,” he said, “it will be the next six hours. Those are gonna be good enjoyment. Somewhere around five, five-thirty, six hours, six-thirty mark, then it’ll just hit me that the Cincinnati Bengals are up next and we’re on to them.”

From Los Angeles Times

The motto of the club, after all, is “Enjoyment, Exercise and Exploration,” so Gutierrez has found a balance.

From Los Angeles Times

There will be a lot more sitting — and not as much enjoyment — in Kershaw’s immediate future.

From Los Angeles Times

“While in and out of consciousness, individuals at the party forced Plaintiff into sexual acts with both men and woman. Plaintiff’s physical disposition made it impossible for him to reject their advances or otherwise control his body. These individuals, including Combs, essentially passed Plaintiff’s drugged body around like a party favor for their sexual enjoyment,” the lawsuit states.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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