Synonyms of enjoying

enjoying

verb

present participle of enjoy

1

as in savoring

to take pleasure in

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• savoring
• relishing
• loving
• liking
• admiring
• appreciating
• fancying
• adoring
• taking to
• rejoicing (in)
• grooving (on)
• getting off (on)
• going for
• digging
• delighting (in)
• reveling (in)
• having a soft spot for
• getting a kick out of
• revering
• treasuring
• valuing
• preferring
• cherishing
• being partial to
• worshipping
• venerating
• devouring
• drinking (in)
• eating (up)
• feasting (on)
• idolizing
• prizing
• doting (on)
• indulging (in)
• favoring
• luxuriating (in)
• wallowing (in)
• cottoning (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hating
• disliking
• detesting
• abhorring
• loathing
• condemning
• despising
• scorning
• abominating

2

as in having

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

• having
• owning
• retaining
• possessing
• holding
• keeping
• commanding
• rejoicing in
• reserving
• carrying
• withholding
• boasting
• sporting
• bearing
• showing off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wanting
• lacking
• abandoning
• renouncing
• relinquishing
• yielding
• dumping
• surrendering
• ceding
• discarding
• rejecting
• declining
• handing over
• requiring
• needing
• disclaiming
• disowning
• repudiating
• spurning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enjoying

For the grand finale of her tropical celebration, the Academy Award-winning actress went braless in a head-turning satin slip dress while enjoying the sunset on the sand. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

The focus is not only on smaller ships, but also on the ease of unpacking once and visiting multiple destinations, while enjoying the restaurants, spa, service, and design found at a luxury resort. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Like Betty White, just in terms of endurance and still being around and enjoying it? — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Boaters and birders enjoying the early days of summer on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay knew that a bird with colorful feet didn’t belong there. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

Back in June, Kardashian Barker shared a black-and-white snap of Rocky and his siblings Penelope and Reign enjoying each other’s company. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Players also reached higher average and peak heart rates, and reported enjoying pickleball significantly more than the walking sessions. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Couples from Copenhagen enjoying a sunny weekend away, as well as the odd tourist. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

There are people in her house again, people in her yard again, enjoying her food and her drinks in her environment and celebrating the return of her son. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026