got off (on)

verb

past tense of get off (on)
as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for got off (on)
  1. enjoyed
  2. loved
  3. liked
  4. savored
Verb
  • The show’s producers had been looking for someone who could create the same kind of following that Jones enjoyed among teenagers.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Thai fare at The Page is best enjoyed outdoors, with panoramic beach views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyed
Verb
  • Not with regret, but about something homemade, on a gas stove, without artificial ingredients or sweeteners, by people who loved their neighbors and opened their door to welcome a kid from the neighborhood.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But Royals scouting director Brian Bridges loved his talent, comparing him to former All-Star Ron Gant.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of loved
Verb
  • Fan mail poured in from children who liked the haircut (a wig at first) and paid little attention to the Cold War.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Then-Tribune editor Jim Squires liked to put his staff in unfamiliar situations, so sending a political cartoonist to Milwaukee to illustrate a World Series game wasn’t deemed too crazy.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of liked
Verb
  • Nearly three years later, London savored every drive while the Falcons scored their most points in a decade in a 45-24 win over the Saints in New Orleans.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Small exhibitors have savored their relationship with the streamer.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of savored
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