enjoyed; enjoying; enjoys
: to have a good time
1
: to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience
enjoyed great success
2
: to take pleasure or satisfaction in
enjoyableness
noun
enjoyer
noun
see also enjoy oneself
Synonyms of enjoy
Examples of enjoy in a Sentence
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.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
The point of this decluttering stage is to clean up the collection, leaving only the most precious photos behind to be enjoyed for years to come.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
By the time the madness had run its course, and some sense of sanity returned, a generation of youth had lost their opportunity to pursue their life goals, reach their educational potential, and enjoy the love of a family.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
This successful squad is led by head coach Omar McMillan, who is really enjoying the ride this season.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enjoy
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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