1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the great food, service, and atmosphere made for a most enjoyable dinner
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as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
the theme park's great variety of attractions mean that every member of the family will have an enjoyable time
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Recent Examples of enjoyable
Slicing against the grain breaks up these fibers into smaller pieces, giving the steak a more tender, enjoyable texture.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Built around an all-in performance by Tedeschi, who repeatedly seems on the brink of going full Nicolas Cage but always pulls back at the last moment, Duse is an enjoyable but somewhat opaque take on an enigmatic Italian legend.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The tracks interlock with other tracks—and with extramusical artifacts, headlines, and rumors—to build a larger story that makes each individual work more enjoyable.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
These two ingredients come together to make a simple formula, but one that demonstrates thoughtfulness, style, and an understanding of what makes dinner parties truly enjoyable for hosts.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Adding other Vision Pro apps — even 2-D apps — further enhances the already enjoyable 3-D experience of a curved 2-D workspace.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The tone is a near-perfect match, and the series is generally quite funny and enjoyable.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The weather is a little more enjoyable for the crew.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Michigan's lakes are starting their long trend toward cooler temperatures, but remain warm enough for an enjoyable swim, according to a group that tracks water temperatures.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Built around an all-in performance by Tedeschi, who repeatedly seems on the brink of going full Nicolas Cage but always pulls back at the last moment, Duse is an enjoyable but somewhat opaque take on an enigmatic Italian legend.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The tracks interlock with other tracks—and with extramusical artifacts, headlines, and rumors—to build a larger story that makes each individual work more enjoyable.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
These two ingredients come together to make a simple formula, but one that demonstrates thoughtfulness, style, and an understanding of what makes dinner parties truly enjoyable for hosts.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Adding other Vision Pro apps — even 2-D apps — further enhances the already enjoyable 3-D experience of a curved 2-D workspace.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The tone is a near-perfect match, and the series is generally quite funny and enjoyable.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The weather is a little more enjoyable for the crew.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Michigan's lakes are starting their long trend toward cooler temperatures, but remain warm enough for an enjoyable swim, according to a group that tracks water temperatures.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyable
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Sinner had left the court for a medical timeout after losing the second set, and was sweating heavily from the first set onward on a pleasant 77-degree evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fact that people actually read it — that now, TFD is a fully-fledged media company with a staff of eight and a monthly audience of over 3 million women — came as a pleasant surprise.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Manning says the most fun part of filming the funny video was getting to sport some facial hair.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Would parity be more fun than the usual suspects dominating the high school football landscape every year?—
Cecil Joyce,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ansari, Rogen, and Reeves make for a delightful trio of heavy-hitters.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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What follows is a delightful mix of slapstick comedy (a bathtub scene that ranks among the best physical comedy of the decade), whimsical set pieces, and a genuinely touching story about belonging.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fletcher and Jolly win audience love here, and Allen’s naked ambition to become sheriff is quite amusing.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is amusing but understandable; in an era where commodity fetishism has turned analog, low-budget cinema into something aspirational, Jenkin has made no compromises for accessibility.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sweep guest rooms, guest bathrooms, formal entertaining spaces, and other parts of the home that are used infrequently at least once a month.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her mother didn’t especially love to decorate, but Charlotte was inspired by her grandmother, who created a warm, welcoming home and made entertaining look easy.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Officially out nationwide, the film directed by Rachael Holder is an aesthetically pleasing dreamscape.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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People-pleasing turns into resentments.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Enjoyable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyable. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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