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 The playoffs are always enjoyable, and this season has been no exception. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Even gambling, when approached responsibly, can be an enjoyable recreational activity. — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Its filler entries are also quite chewy and enjoyable — a lot of short clues for long answers, especially running down. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Watching games with base runners, tough at-bats and actual strategy by managers is much more enjoyable than strikeouts and home runs with no one on base. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The rise of Miller was perhaps the only enjoyable aspect of the post-trade deadline period of last season. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 The series focuses on delivering positive messages through music and storytelling, making learning an enjoyable experience for young viewers. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 Through six of eight episodes, Harjo’s Southern noir remains an immensely enjoyable TV series. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 This year, more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries were judged in one of the most enjoyable photo competitions on the calendar. — New Atlas, 10 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
  • The pleasant drop, although not quite sweater weather, does come with some risks on the water with wind and rough conditions on the beach.
    — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The home's standout feature is that large porch, which really boosts living space and looks like a pleasant place to host guests.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasant
Adjective
  • This theme is especially fun to discover, so have at the remaining clues, at 42A and 56A, at your leisure.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The core customer is youthful, fun and has an independent and young-minded spirit.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fun
Adjective
  • Talking Heads frontman David Byrne makes a delightful cameo as the fictional host Johnny Johnson, while producer Dan Nigro features in the video as well.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Each step sends a ripple through the spongy, thin mat, a slow undulating motion beneath your feet that surprises the senses, disorienting yet simultaneously strangely delightful.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • People love spy stories, but there is nothing amusing, or romantic, about this one.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
  • An outgoing transfer ban as well as a ban on signing new players would be quite amusing (although utterly unenforceable).
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of amusing
Adjective
  • This recipe for double crust apple pie delivers a mix of tart and sweet along with cinnamon that is crispy, delicious and is worth the indulgence.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Refrigerated tortellini is one of the fastest ways to turn plain broth into a satiating, delicious meal.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • The company said the seasonal collection is intended for holiday entertaining, gifting and everyday snacking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • At the highest tier, palaces and soaring residences allow even more space, privacy, and room for entertaining, creating a distinctly residential feel.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of entertaining
Adjective
  • Meta has collaborated with Kylie Jenner and Ray-Ban to make their controversial AI glasses more aesthetically pleasing, and real robots are closer than ever before to the world of fashion.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Aesthetically, the Xbox Ally X20 is far more visually pleasing than the plain black original, and the handheld comes with a simple cardboard stand for showcasing it on your desk or for monitor use.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • Go to the Haveli restaurant by the pool for delicious flatbreads and salads, a nice change from the heavier fare at the main fort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tennessee has put together a very nice campaign with six wins and just one loss.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of nice

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“Enjoyable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyable. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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