enjoyment

noun

in-ˈjȯi-mənt How to pronounce enjoyment (audio)
Definition of enjoymentnext
1
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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2
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 Food is one of the true pleasures of life, and often part of our enjoyment comes from flavors enhanced by salt. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 Complicating matters, one person’s cringe is another’s enjoyment. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Separate research from Prudential Financial recently found that more than six in 10 retirees with at least $500,000 in investable assets do not feel comfortable spending money for enjoyment. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 In other words, relaxation and enjoyment can be an important part of a satisfying solo dining experience. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoyment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyment
  1. hands
  2. contentment
  3. pleasure
  4. satisfaction
  5. happiness
  6. content
  7. delight
  8. joy
Noun
  • The king crab legs are barely seasoned but expertly grilled and dripping with salty sweetness, the kind that’s hard to wash off your hands.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
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  • Spates of them appear every couple of years, often inspired by surveys of financial contentment like Goldman’s.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The series will explore what constitutes happiness in different cultures and show the travelers — and viewers — different approaches to contentment.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • That instinct to preserve some special purchases in spite of pressure from higher prices reflects a kind of little treat economy, when consumers splurge on smaller pleasures even if they’re squeezed by costs.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The afternoons are great for small pleasures but not at all suitable for a potentially deciding championship game in a billion-dollar sports league.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasure
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  • Increase Customer Satisfaction From 82% To 90% Customer satisfaction tells leadership whether the experience ultimately met the customer’s expectations.
    — Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Council members, however, were hesitant to commit to one of the three options without more data on the city’s downtown parking supply, including current occupancy information and user parking satisfaction.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfaction
Noun
  • But the stand-alone fragment, in the seeming spirit of Franz Kafka’s surreal and unsettling fiction, links success to misery, and happiness to death.
    — Robert S. Levine, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Buffett’s view is supported by research that shows that people with supportive spouses tend to take on more rewarding challenges throughout their lives, and end up having more personal growth and happiness.
    — Shayla Love, Vox, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of happiness
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  • Claude controlled the entire training dataset and faced few restrictions on its contents.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Even the most compelling content may not sustain a business if leaders overlook the financial fundamentals behind it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of content
Noun
  • Wesley Fofana missed what proved to be the final kick of the shootout, smashing it well over the crossbar and into The Kop at Anfield as Liverpool fans roared in delight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Dimensional, smooth, and an absolute delight to look at, calf hair also brings with it the benefit of longevity, meaning the Coach handbags above are guaranteed to stay in tip-top shape for years (if not decades) on end.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • Through lush orchestral arrangements, Estrada sang about finding joy after heartbreak and loss — and made her fans feel a little less alone during bleak times.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Our patients’ joy was matched by the doctors, nurses and healthcare personnel that day, many of whom were in costume.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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