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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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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
Stadium seating is perfectly enjoyable, but Sunday brunch is the place to be, with everyone who’s anyone enjoying a gourmet buffet and an up-close view of the match.
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
As your host, Lizzie Burder makes for very enjoyable company, deftly mixing child-like enthusiasm with just enough frantic dread to convince you that this whole operation could turn dangerous at any moment.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Friday could be another emotional day for those who love Tatum, but for far more enjoyable reasons.
—Jay King, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Fenton said last season was one of his most enjoyable coaching years directing a group of mostly neighborhood kids who went to their local public school.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But for a straightforward, enjoyable night out within easy reach of the stadium, the math works.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Even upgraded dental floss can make a tedious task a little more enjoyable — and a lot more likely to stick.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s going to be painful, but enjoyable for audiences to watch.
—Max Gao, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
From packing their favorite toys and snacks to keeping them entertained during long waits at the airport, the right luggage can make the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
As your host, Lizzie Burder makes for very enjoyable company, deftly mixing child-like enthusiasm with just enough frantic dread to convince you that this whole operation could turn dangerous at any moment.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Friday could be another emotional day for those who love Tatum, but for far more enjoyable reasons.
—Jay King, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Fenton said last season was one of his most enjoyable coaching years directing a group of mostly neighborhood kids who went to their local public school.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But for a straightforward, enjoyable night out within easy reach of the stadium, the math works.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Even upgraded dental floss can make a tedious task a little more enjoyable — and a lot more likely to stick.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s going to be painful, but enjoyable for audiences to watch.
—Max Gao, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2026
From packing their favorite toys and snacks to keeping them entertained during long waits at the airport, the right luggage can make the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyable
Adjective
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The two kids were watching their parents text on their phones instead of socializing with each other and making pleasant conversation.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kids luggage should be durable, reliable, fun and engaging for little ones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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This contest is meant to be fun, not a scientific poll.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the 68th minute, Liel Abada showed delightful control on a ball floated into the box, putting it on a tee for Pep Biel to convert, putting Charlotte FC ahead to stay.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Childhood photos of both Roberts, found in some guest rooms, are delightful Easter eggs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In an amusing showcase of her Oscar-winning skills on the big screen, Goldberg even once stood up from — and then fell down — on the table during a June 2025 discussion about Sean Combs.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Idiosyncratic, amusing, and somehow emotional, Haddon’s own cover is perfect for his book.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And a recent trip to Costco had the perfect restaurant copycat product to kick things off in delicious, budget-friendly style.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today, visitors can still tour its founding castle and its Museum of Arms, stroll its cobblestone streets, and duck into its delicious restaurants serving traditional meals.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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So far, the series has been excellent, serving the dual purpose of entertaining patrons with high-quality displays, while at the same time giving Coloradans an opportunity to see some examples of how millions of dollars in public arts funding are being channeled into acquisitions.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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Townsend, who captured the ATX doubles title with partner Storm Hunter later in the day to the delight of her friend and Olympic sprint champion Gabby Thomas, made her first WTA semifinal and final, but has become one of the most entertaining doubles players on the planet.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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The focus ring turns smoothly, with pleasing resistance and immediate, lag-free response.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Those who are running are nice enough.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Grape and sausage sounds so nice.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enjoyable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyable. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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