enjoyment
Americannoun
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the act of enjoying.
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the possession, use, or occupancy of anything with satisfaction or pleasure.
to have the enjoyment of a large income.
- Synonyms:
- gratification, delight
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a particular form or source of pleasure.
Hunting is his greatest enjoyment.
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Law. the exercise of a right.
the enjoyment of an estate.
noun
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the act or condition of receiving pleasure from something
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the use or possession of something that is satisfying or beneficial
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something that provides joy or satisfaction
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the possession or exercise of a legal right
Related Words
See pleasure.
Other Word Forms
- preenjoyment noun
- reenjoyment noun
- self-enjoyment noun
Etymology
Origin of enjoyment
Example Sentences
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By creating well-designed products that blur the lines between work and enjoyment, Apple helped foster an emotional connection to the brand, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
He went on to say the lights could become "a source of annoyance to people" and "harmful to wildlife", and added that he felt they could "undermine enjoyment of the countryside or the night sky".
From BBC
As one dinner began, my family unhappily discovered I’d poked a hole in the crust of a loaf of bread and hollowed out its soft insides for my own enjoyment.
That enjoyment quickly fades after looking through a comment section that’s filled with people claiming “this video is AI.”
From Barron's
Instead, personal preferences, enjoyment, and the ability to maintain a routine over time are what matter most.
From Science Daily
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