Synonyms of enjoyed

enjoyed

verb

past tense of enjoy

1

as in loved

to take pleasure in

TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loved
• liked
• savored
• relished
• adored
• admired
• fancied
• appreciated
• delighted (in)
• got off (on)
• took to
• rejoiced (in)
• went for
• reveled (in)
• grooved (on)
• dug
• had a soft spot for
• got a kick out of
• valued
• preferred
• revered
• treasured
• was partial to
• cherished
• venerated
• drank (in)
• worshipped
• devoured
• prized
• idolized
• feasted (on)
• ate (up)
• favored
• indulged (in)
• doted (on)
• cottoned (to)
• wallowed (in)
• luxuriated (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• disliked
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• despised
• condemned
• abominated
• scorned

2

as in owned

to keep, control, or experience as one's own

a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• owned
• had
• retained
• possessed
• rejoiced in
• held
• kept
• commanded
• reserved
• withheld
• carried
• boasted
• bore
• sported
• showed off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wanted
• lacked
• abandoned
• renounced
• relinquished
• yielded
• ceded
• surrendered
• handed over
• discarded
• dumped
• needed
• rejected
• required
• declined
• disclaimed
• disowned
• repudiated
• spurned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enjoyed

Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails steps away in a part of the courtyard wrapped in a romantic mauve pink that colored the curtains, custom loungers, and drink tables. — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Reflecting on the workshop’s impact, one participant said the SkyWater tour was excellent, the instructors were great, and the teachers enjoyed learning from like-minded educators. — Debra Gulick, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

As the industry enjoyed the biggest summer in post-pandemic times, Imax’s worldwide box office tally for Q3 stood at $712 million, towering 94% above the $368 million posted a year ago. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Anyone who has gaped at the staging of a Taylor Swift, U2 or BTS concert has enjoyed the Mothership’s influence. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2026

The Senate, where Republicans enjoyed a 53-47 advantage, should have been the GOP’s bulwark. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

The taste test and final results Of our four dogs, the two skinniest, Chico and Muffy, enjoyed the taste most and regularly finished their bowls without protest. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Both gold and silver enjoyed record-breaking rallies in 2025, surging 66% and 135% respectively over the course of the year as investors sought safe haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty and broader market volatility. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

The show’s producers had been looking for someone who could create the same kind of following that Jones enjoyed among teenagers. — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026