enjoyable

adjective

Definition of enjoyablenext
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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2
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 In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026 Season four is the most enjoyable The Gilded Age has ever been, but wringing every ounce of pleasure out of the experience requires a willingness to approach this show with the right mind-set. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 But if your focus is mostly text and manga with the occasional splash of color, the Colorsoft is an enjoyable, if pricey, middle ground. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 The result is something that is technically impressive but not always enjoyable to use. — ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 The Banville is short and enjoyable but has been a victim of the smorgasbord approach, never quite seizing priority. — Maggie Shipstead, Longreads, 27 Oct. 2026 Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson choking in the playoffs is also quite enjoyable. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026 By redesigning the work product—an important element of the daily routines—work became more enjoyable for the employees. — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 Their favorite bags blend form and function, with plenty of room for all the little essentials that make life at 40,000 feet a tad more enjoyable. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyable
  1. pleasant
  2. fun
  3. delightful
  4. amusing
  5. delicious
  6. entertaining
  7. pleasing
  8. nice
Adjective
  • Afternoons should be mild and mostly sunny, with lower humidity making outdoor plans more pleasant.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • The place brings in a mix of couples both younger and older and families with school-aged kids (especially over vacation weeks), which makes sense since the vibe can feel fun and carefree by day and more romantic in the evenings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • This simple design move transforms an understated lamp into a fun object.
    — Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of fun
Adjective
  • Al Fresco Bar Cart Made of solid and veneered walnut with elegant brass details, the Cotu (from the makers of our favorite bar cabinets) is a delightful midcentury-style bar cart that has a distinctive asymmetrical incline on each shelf.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her South American sensibility means breads are made with flours like quinoa, cassava, and sweet potato, which gives them a delightful chewiness.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • Social media users did not find this costume amusing, especially from someone so wealthy.
    — Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Even at their most disturbing, scenes describing carnage tend to be colorful and amusing.
    — Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of amusing
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  • Overall, Huong Sen Tofu is a lively hole in the wall that seems to commit itself to serving delicious food and helping patrons bring those flavors home.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Even Jack’s new invention, the electric mixer, couldn’t whip up a more delicious start.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Something entertaining could tempt you this evening, especially if the offer makes enjoyment sound urgent.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
  • In any case, after a conversation dense with callbacks to Age of Ultron and past episodes, Ultron decides vengeance isn’t entertaining after all.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of entertaining
Adjective
  • An underappreciated and entirely pleasing aspect of the Republicans’ demolishment on Tuesday was the utter failure of their attempt to preserve a GOP House majority through outlandish gerrymandering.
    — Robert Gebelhoff, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Paired with a convincing lead turn by Best, as well as moving work from Gourrier and especially Joseph, the earnest series overcomes its stock biopic structure to linger with viewers in a manner more pleasing than disbelieving.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • What to do nearby Upon arrival, one of the very helpful receptionists will mark up a map with nearby sites, beaches, and restaurants worth visiting in the area and explain the best way to walk or bike there—a nice personal touch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This puts a nice button on Gabe preferring to get Star Baker over a handshake.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of nice

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“Enjoyable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyable. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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