enjoyment

enjoyment

noun

Definition of ENJOYMENT

1

the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal <a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all>

Synonyms control, enjoyment, hands, keeping

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

Near Antonyms dispossession, relinquishment, surrendering, transferal

Antonyms nonpossession

2

the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met <this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment>

Synonyms content, contentedness, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, relish, satisfaction

Related Words afterglow; bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance; amusement, diversion, entertainment; elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication; ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture; cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety (also gayety), jollity, joyfulness, jubilation; joie de vivre; comfort, ease, restfulness

Near Antonyms misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness; anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe; dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy; aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation; anger, fury, rage; agitation, distress, disturbance, upset; discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness

Antonyms discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness