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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Analyzing the two trees furthers the enjoyment of both works of art. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Artist Roman de Salvo branches out at Timken Museum of Art," 23 June 2019 But if animals are behaving in a way that is strictly for human enjoyment (like a dancing monkey), chances are that the animal has been taken from its natural environment unnecessarily. — Heather Greenwood Davis, National Geographic, "Do this, not that," 12 June 2019 After all, there’s a lifetime of soy curl enjoyment in your future. — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, "Soy Curls Are the Single-Ingredient Meat Substitute I Buy in Bulk," 4 June 2019 While the royal tour must've been exhausting in many ways, the Duke and Duchess still seemed to find enjoyment in the smallest moments while on tour. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Look so Happy in This Behind-the-Scenes Royal Tour Photo," 3 Nov. 2018 Every volunteer expressed enjoyment in participating in the study, learning about their disease, and contributing the medical knowledge. — Ian Myles, CNN, "A possible new weapon against eczema: live bacteria," 17 May 2018 On a remarkably warm, uncommonly wet Sunday, Washingtonians found enjoyment in many ways. — Martin Weil, Washington Post, "On a warm, wet Sunday, Washingtonians find pleasure," 11 Feb. 2018 Flanders Woods, an upscale community of 16 single-family homes on 18.6 pristine acres in Coventry, gives homeowners the best of both worlds -- enjoyment of home ownership with maintenance-free living. — courant.com, "Property of the Week: Flanders Woods," 20 June 2019 The enjoyment came in intoxicating waves, from the opening moments of the match. — Andrew Keh, New York Times, "France Revels as It Opens the World Cup With a Victory," 7 June 2019

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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

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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