ENJOYMENT Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

enjoyment

noun

in-ˈjȯi-mənt

Definition of enjoyment

as in hands

the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all

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as in contentment

the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment

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Recent Examples of enjoyment In 2028, American Airlines will upgrade many of its smaller Airbus and Boeing jets, adding 4K screens with Bluetooth audio to seatbacks for passengers' enjoyment. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Evans said Collinson’s research indicates that the ability to rest and decompress at the beginning of a journey can influence the enjoyment that follows. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Surely only reasonable decisions and mild enjoyment of turkey legs will ensue. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026 As with Christmas, the logistical wrangling can outweigh the enjoyment, at least for the cowboys. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoyment

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Noun

However, a process built around experimentation and human hands — which can only work so fast — becomes complicated as demand accelerates.

— Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Among other things, Noohu accused showrunner Ed Brubaker of rubbing his back and of making comments about running his hands through Noohu’s hair.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hands

Noun

Several of my favorite poetry collections capture the nuanced process of breaking up, with its extreme states of longing, anger, and sorrow—while also expanding the capacity for joy, pleasure, and compassion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
None of these extensions are more than a short walk away from the Manor House (the walks alone bring great pleasure), and all of them are thoughtfully furnished.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasure

Noun

Pittsburgh International Airport nabbed a top spot among North America's best medium airports based on its customer satisfaction scores, according to a recent study by JD Power.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Hartsfield-Jackson was tied with George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston in customer satisfaction, both receiving 606 points out of a possible 1,000, below average for mega airports.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfaction

Noun

Blasting Sharon Van Etten music on the subway and grinding out 18-hour shifts in her scrubs seems to be getting the job done, but happiness is a lot harder to deny when someone becomes determined to share it with you.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026
Counsell must know by now that managing the Cubs in September is not a recipe for happiness.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of happiness

Noun

The group behind the plan, Michael Burke, Rachel Williams, Justin Younesi, and Michael Younesi, has a background in marketing and social media content.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
His exhibition of some of its contents at Palo, in the East Village, keeps the focus of our attention on his black-and-white photographs, which hold it with a sense of ease that never undermines their moody soulfulness.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of content

Noun

And the fact that Maridueña spends much of his time in a coma is a waste for the Cobra Kai alumni, who is such a delight onscreen.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
The crowd responded enthusiastically to the proposal, and many of the president’s supporters expressed delight at the prospect of receiving $5,000.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of delight

Noun

And in a 2024 interview with Byrdie, Williams was asked what has brought her the most joy in her life.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s Eleven prequel, also starring Cooper himself, Margot Robbie, George MacKay, Wagner Moura, Monica Barbaro, Josh Gad and Omar Sy, has been a real shot of joy in the arm.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

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