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

After its Locarno debut, the film won the Silver Hugo at the Chicago International Film Festival and Best Debut from The German Film Critics’ Association and also enjoyed a buzzy North American release via Oscilloscope Laboratories. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026

The Reting Rinpoche dispatched a search team of high lamas, who soon heard about a precocious 2-year-old who enjoyed larking inside chicken coops but also frequently spoke yearningly about making a long journey to Lhasa. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

The head start that the US companies enjoyed in the AI race is quickly vanishing. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 July 2026

And for as much as Ulbrich has enjoyed Toney’s arrival, the latter’s bet on the former has already paid dividends. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

The brand urges customers to think of drinking its products as a wellness ritual that’s meant to be enjoyed. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Messi, who celebrated his 39th birthday, leads all scorers with eight goals in the Golden Boot race and has enjoyed an incredible World Cup scoring streak of nine games. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The brothers were born in India and raised in Australia, where Johnny enjoyed a brief career as a semi professional cricket player. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

After all, this is a city best enjoyed layer by revolutionary layer. — Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026