enjoyable

Definition of enjoyablenext
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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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Recent Examples of enjoyable Big Tech lawsuits, such as the one coming out of California, shift blame away from guardians to tech companies who are simply making their products maximally enjoyable. Maggie Anders, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026 But there is something enjoyable — again, exciting — about this kind of showing off. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026 Perhaps the more enjoyable race to the finish line with five regular season games remaining can be found on Minnesota’s season scoring chart. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026 Bringing screen-free activities and games can keep kids engaged and make dining out more enjoyable for everyone. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026 Wolf, ruled out for the season Friday but still available for his exit interview before Sunday’s game, didn’t pretend the season has been enjoyable. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026 Eating meals, watching movies, and drinking your morning coffee are all more enjoyable outside when the weather is nice. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026 Exercise and enjoyable hobbies can also be a good outlet. Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026 Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyable
Adjective
  • Great andouille sausages are balanced, with a pleasant amount of smoke, savory meat flavor, just enough heat to linger on your tongue after each bite, and a pleasant amount of salt to amplify it all.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Occasionally my therapist would have a delicious-smelling soup on simmer in another part of the house — not a design choice, but a pleasant sensory experience in the background.
    Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Robert enjoys learning fun facts about different creatures and can talk about them with excitement and curiosity.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the coffee scene is becoming more fun.
    Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The entire pool was repiped and coated with a delightful granular coating.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The soft custard filling complements the firm peach slices for a delightful texture and the perfect make-ahead dessert.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • All were intended to be amusing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
  • That his hand version of Rocky could climb onto Gosling, and interact with the actor more directly, allowed for an amusing rapport to develop instantly between them.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This simple combination of strawberries, lemon, basil, and sugar is the key to so many fruit-forward desserts, but the sweet mixture is just as delicious when enjoyed on its own.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • It's filled with nights of impeccable entertaining and days of lazy respite.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Sometimes, one of the most entertaining parts of a performance is the audience — especially when the show has shimmied and elbowed its way up from open mics and crowded basements, gathering good will along the way.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Plus, the crisscrossing mow lines make the lawn look especially pleasing to the eye.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Individuals with Neptune in Libra tend to romanticize love and beauty, often dreaming of soulful partnerships, harmony and aesthetically pleasing environments.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • North Texas will see a nice break from any rain before chances quickly return late Friday to Saturday.
    Michael Autovino, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Jacob Wilson hit a two-run single and made a nice defensive play at shortstop, helping the Athletics to a 2-1 win over Texas on Tuesday night that ended a seven-game losing streak against the Rangers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Enjoyable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyable. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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