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enjoyment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of enjoyment

1 the fact or state of having (something) at oneʼs disposal

  • a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all
Synonyms of enjoyment

control, hands, keeping, possession
Words Related to enjoyment

ownership, proprietorship

authority, command, dominion, mastery, power

repossession, retention

claiming, collaring, commandeering, confiscation, procurement
Near Antonyms of enjoyment

dispossession, relinquishment, surrendering, transferal
Antonyms of enjoyment

nonpossession

2 the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met

  • this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment
Synonyms of enjoyment

content, contentedness, contentment, delectation, delight, gladness, gratification, happiness, pleasure, relish, satisfaction
Words Related to enjoyment

afterglow

bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance

amusement, diversion, entertainment

elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication

ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture

cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety (also gayety), jollity, joyfulness, jubilation

joie de vivre

comfort, ease, restfulness
Near Antonyms of enjoyment

misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness

anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe

dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy

aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation

anger, fury, rage

agitation, distress, disturbance, upset

discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness
Antonyms of enjoyment

discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness

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