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 My enjoyment tended to depend on the script – especially if there was a chance to show another side to the character. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 Fiction speaks to people differently, and our enjoyment of a book or film is determined by our own experiences and histories. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026 Is there any enjoyment in it, if his opinion is that he is aggrieved? — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 But part of our enjoyment, as an audience, is watching some of Britain’s most recognizable names turn into bloodthirsty killing machines. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 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 skydivers — including Rutz — jumped from a plane and held each other’s hands Friday morning.
    — Iris Kwok Follow Nov. 6, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In the right hands, there’s a hell of a lot that can be done with two men, some first-rate banter, and a historical flashpoint that eerily resonates with our current need for a reckoning about American adventures abroad.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of hands
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  • Sometimes, the contentment of dining alone at your favorite restaurant, or sitting solo in front of a roaring fireplace with a good book, is a surprising preference.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As the man falls to the ground dead, Jurek smiles in sadistic contentment.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • Today’s Venus-Jupiter sextile supports pleasure through friendship and a broader view of life.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Japanese content’s growing reach overseas has been a source of real pleasure.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of pleasure
Noun
  • Results included 30% less operating effort and customer satisfaction of 96%.
    — Dilip Kumar, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Studies out of the University of Toronto also show that 32 percent of single women report the highest tier of satisfaction with being single (compared to only 20 percent of single men).
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of satisfaction
Noun
  • That pivot represents a rare about-face for a tech giant that has sought to remake the world in its own image, consumer happiness be damned.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The amateur is freed from the pressures of exhibition and sale, but that might just as easily breed bitterness as happiness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Many songs here invert the notion of a ghost in the machine; Shy assumes the role of the femmebot on the fritz, while the productions—overseen by Karma Kid and Casey MQ—are like the contents of a fertile petri dish.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The new opportunity within Skydance for Efrain Miron, former EVP and head of content strategy and licensing for Paramount DTC, has been revealed.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of content
Noun
  • The boysenberry, a Knott’s creation, is a delight, a sort of midpoint between a blackberry and a raspberry, although sweeter than both.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • One of the guests chuckles with evil delight when Kerry confirms that someone got in trouble.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • The joy and relief felt by Rose’s very long-term fans might well be compared to the sensation Democrat-leaning voters are feeling at the midterm results in the US.
    — Sarah Mower, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Thank you to everyone who shared in those nights of joy, love and resistance.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Enjoyment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyment. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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