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

But as the temperature hit at least 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday, not everyone enjoyed a fun day out. — Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026

Inside, left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker — who hasn’t played the position full-time since his rookie year — enjoyed one of his best practices as a Patriot. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Since its launch in 1965, the $12 billion HHS program has, for the most part, enjoyed bipartisan support. — Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Both films have spent some time on the Jewish film festival circuit, a process that Israel enjoyed. — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

NBCUniversal enjoyed solid momentum behind Super Bowl sales last year, but did not declare sell-out until September. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Earlier this summer, Cavallari also opened up about taking time away with her children, revealing on her podcast that the family recently enjoyed a 10-day vacation split between Cabo San Lucas and Los Angeles. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

During his last visit to Tehran in 2012, Aryan Diba enjoyed the sweeping hospitality of the city, but was annoyed when he and a group of friends were disrupted by local authorities while talking to a group of women at a local fast food joint. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

The extraordinary allegation offers a window into the waning days of an increasingly hostile primary race to replace Kelly, who has enjoyed broad popularity throughout her eight years in office. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026