enjoyment

en·joy·ment

noun \in-ˈjȯi-mənt\

Definition of ENJOYMENT

1

a : the action or state of enjoying b : possession and use <the enjoyment of civic rights>

2

: something that gives keen satisfaction <the poorest life has its enjoyments and pleasures>

Examples of ENJOYMENT

1. She always found sports to be a source of great enjoyment.
2. I read the book strictly for my own enjoyment.
3. the enjoyment of good health
4. This is land set aside for the public's enjoyment.

First Known Use of ENJOYMENT

1553

Related to ENJOYMENT

Synonyms: control, possession, hands, keeping

Antonyms: nonpossession

Related Words: ownership, proprietorship; authority, command, dominion, mastery, power; repossession, retention; claiming, collaring, commandeering, confiscation, procurement

Near Antonyms: dispossession, relinquishment, surrendering, transferal

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Rhymes with ENJOYMENT

deployment, employment