enjoyment

[en-joi-muhnt]

noun

1. the act of enjoying.

2. the possession, use, or occupancy of anything with satisfaction or pleasure.

   to have the enjoyment of a large income.

   Synonyms: gratification, delight

3. a particular form or source of pleasure.

   Hunting is his greatest enjoyment.

4. Law.,  the exercise of a right.

   the enjoyment of an estate.

enjoyment

/ ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt /

noun

1. the act or condition of receiving pleasure from something

2. the use or possession of something that is satisfying or beneficial

3. something that provides joy or satisfaction

4. the possession or exercise of a legal right

Other Word Forms

• preenjoyment noun
• reenjoyment noun
• self-enjoyment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enjoyment¹

First recorded in 1545–55; enjoy + -ment

Synonym Study

See pleasure.

Example Sentences

Just a couple of phone calls and there they were, kittens for everyone’s enjoyment.

From Salon

"It's the pinnacle of enjoyment - especially when it's free from the stress that accompanies real weddings."

From BBC

“There is a price to pay for this enjoyment,” Lynch said of his love of smoking in that initial statement on his emphysema and, unfortunately, that check came due.

From Salon

“I really get that intense enjoyment of something to the point where you want to walk down the street wearing the costumes,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Not in the way of restricting time because most young people believe adults that restrict time are restricting their fun and enjoyment."

From BBC

Related Words

• amusement 
• fun 
• gratification 
• happiness 
• indulgence 
• joy 
• luxury 
• pleasure 
• recreation 
• relaxation 
• satisfaction 
• thrill