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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My family member loves their coffee, often enjoying it well into the afternoon.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Several men have since recalled enjoying Short’s company, taking her on dates, and offering her gifts.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
My family member loves their coffee, often enjoying it well into the afternoon.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
Many popular gift plants are meant to be enjoyed temporarily indoors—not grown there long-term.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 14 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 16 Jan. 2026.
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