enjoyment

noun

en·joy·ment | \ in-ˈjȯi-mənt

, en-\

Definition of enjoyment

1a : 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for enjoyment

Synonyms

control, hands, keeping, possession

Antonyms

nonpossession

Examples of enjoyment in a Sentence

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

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The takeaway is that social media should enhance your enjoyment of life, and not subtract from it. — Eliza Solomon, Teen Vogue, "Why You Should Marie Kondo Your Social Media Feed," 23 Apr. 2019 Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, SpiceJet, Swiss, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific are just a few airlines that will bake a cake or special dessert for onboard enjoyment (sadly, no domestic carriers offer this amenity). — Cynthia Drescher, Condé Nast Traveler, "Yep, In-Flight Cake Deliveries Are a Real Thing," 10 July 2018 In other words, their enjoyment did not decline over time. — Robert W. Smith, Washington Post, "When searching for happiness, try eating popcorn with chopsticks," 7 July 2018 Sitting through the longueurs of Simon’s book shouldn’t have to be the penitential price for our enjoyment of the musical portion of the show. — Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com, "'Sweet Charity' from Reprise: The dancing never gets old, but the book could use a nip and tuck," 23 June 2018 After the personalized performance, an elated Isaiah snatched the balloon for his own enjoyment while Jacob continued to doze. — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Share First Video of Their Life With Baby Jacob," 3 Mar. 2019 But be prepared to leave uneaten pieces onboard, as these goodies are made for in-flight enjoyment only—no doggie bags allowed. — Cynthia Drescher, Condé Nast Traveler, "Yep, In-Flight Cake Deliveries Are a Real Thing," 10 July 2018 Is there anything worse, anything less conducive to the enjoyment and understanding of the beautiful game, than a round table of former professionals braying platitudes at one another beneath the unforgiving lights of a TV studio? — Giles Harvey, New York Times, "Letter of Recommendation: ‘The Totally Football Show With James Richardson’," 3 July 2018 Reminiscent of champagne flutes, these glasses make a difference in the taste and the enjoyment of sipping tequila. — Elizabeth Karmel, The Seattle Times, "A dozen gifts for cooks and foodies," 4 Dec. 2018

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The first known use of enjoyment was in 1553

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enjoyment

noun

English Language Learners Definition of enjoyment

: a feeling of pleasure caused by doing or experiencing something you like

: the condition of having and using something that is good, pleasant, etc.

: things that give you pleasure

See the full definition for enjoyment in the English Language Learners Dictionary

enjoyment

noun

en·joy·ment | \ in-ˈjȯi-mənt

Kids Definition of enjoyment

1 : the action or condition of getting pleasure or satisfaction from something The land is set aside for public enjoyment.

2 : something that gives pleasure life's simple enjoyments

enjoyment

noun

en·joy·ment

Legal Definition of enjoyment

: personal benefit, use, or possession (as of rights or property) widows and widowers were relegated to lifetime enjoyment of the marital estates— W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al. specifically : the receipt of the fruits or profits of property — see also right of use, usufruct