enjoy

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verb

en·​joy in-ˈjȯi 

en-

enjoyed; enjoying; enjoys

intransitive verb

: to have a good time

transitive verb

1

: to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience

enjoyed great success

2

: to take pleasure or satisfaction in

enjoyable

in-ˈjȯi-ə-bəl 

en-

adjective

enjoyableness noun

enjoyably

in-ˈjȯi-ə-blē 

en-

adverb

enjoyer noun

see also:

enjoy oneself

enjoyable

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adjective

en·​joy·​able -ȯiəbəl 

: capable of being enjoyed : being a source of pleasure or enjoyment

an enjoyable afternoon at the seaside

those enjoyable traits of character that make us humanly weak but strongly human

enjoyableness

-bəlnə̇s

noun

plural -es

enjoyably

-blē 

-li

adverb

Synonyms of enjoy

Verb

• savor
• love
• like
• relish

Examples of enjoy in a Sentence

Verb

Relax and enjoy the view.

He always enjoys a good laugh.

No one enjoys being teased.

She enjoyed great success in her new business.

The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.

They enjoyed a large income from their investments.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Approved by frequent travelers, this portable device will effectively set your mind at ease when attempting to enjoy a restful vacation away from potential threats and unknown cameras. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026

Those who enjoy focusing on wellness on vacation will be thrilled to learn about the property's brand-new padel court, complimentary bicycle rentals, and small gym, which is tucked into a cottage at the end of the pool deck. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Give yourself permission to enjoy connection without performing constant availability. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

Fans can also enjoy special appearances from Scott Patterson, who portrayed Luke Danes, including live podcast events and photo opportunities available for an additional purchase. — Carole Horst, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English enjoien, from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Phrases Containing enjoy

• enjoy oneself

Rhymes for enjoy

• ahoy
• alloy
• annoy
• carboy
• convoy
• cowboy
• decoy
• deploy
• destroy
• employ
• employe
• kilroy

Kids Definition

enjoy

verb

en·​joy in-ˈjȯi 

1

: to have or experience as a benefit or for one's use

enjoy great success

enjoying the freedom to pursue one's interests

2

: to take pleasure from

I didn't enjoy the movie

enjoyable

-ə-bəl 

adjective

enjoyableness noun

enjoyably

-blē 

adverb