enjoyment
noun
en·joy·ment in-ˈjȯi-mənt 
en-
1
a
: the action or state of enjoying
b
: possession and use
the enjoyment of civic rights
2
: something that gives keen satisfaction
the poorest life has its enjoyments and pleasures
Synonyms
- control
- hands
- keeping
- possession
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Example Sentences
She always found sports to be a source of great enjoyment. I read the book strictly for my own enjoyment. the enjoyment of good health This is land set aside for the public's enjoyment.
Recent Examples on the Web The settlement shows Stollings received $300,000 for alleged compensatory damages, including emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life. 
Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 Or is something that’s going to give everyone a lot of enjoyment? Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 8 Aug. 2022 The evening was full of work, play and loads of enjoyment as Jackson stunned the crowd, wearing a $335 Norma Kamali Glen Plaid Dress. Ashley Mcdonough, Essence, 8 July 2022 According to the Department of Justice, Bommarito has suffered monetary damages, humiliation, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life as a result of the actions of Mohr and Harrison town officials. Brian Vitagliano, CNN, 8 June 2022 Booking a flight with a tight connection window or not allowing enough time at one destination for a multi-city trip can minimize your enjoyment factor. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Scully also was clear with his audience that baseball was just a game, whose enjoyment comes from seeing what players — all players — can achieve. Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The enjoyment lies in the satisfaction, and there are numerous lessons to be learned, several players said. Hayes Gardner, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022 The rental fee gets you 75 miles of driving enjoyment, with any miles beyond that running $0.75 a click. David Beard, Car and Driver, 26 July 2022 See More
Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 Or is something that’s going to give everyone a lot of enjoyment? Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 8 Aug. 2022 The evening was full of work, play and loads of enjoyment as Jackson stunned the crowd, wearing a $335 Norma Kamali Glen Plaid Dress. Ashley Mcdonough, Essence, 8 July 2022 According to the Department of Justice, Bommarito has suffered monetary damages, humiliation, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life as a result of the actions of Mohr and Harrison town officials. Brian Vitagliano, CNN, 8 June 2022 Booking a flight with a tight connection window or not allowing enough time at one destination for a multi-city trip can minimize your enjoyment factor. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Scully also was clear with his audience that baseball was just a game, whose enjoyment comes from seeing what players — all players — can achieve. Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The enjoyment lies in the satisfaction, and there are numerous lessons to be learned, several players said. Hayes Gardner, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022 The rental fee gets you 75 miles of driving enjoyment, with any miles beyond that running $0.75 a click. David Beard, Car and Driver, 26 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
enjoyment
noun
en·joy·ment in-ˈjȯi-mənt
1
: the action or condition of getting pleasure or satisfaction from something
The land is set aside for public enjoyment.
2
: something that gives pleasure
life's simple enjoyments
Legal Definition
enjoyment
noun
en·joy·ment
: personal benefit, use, or possession (as of rights or property)
widows and widowers were relegated to lifetime enjoyment of the marital estates W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al. specifically : the receipt of the fruits or profits of property see also right of use, usufruct
enjoyment
noun
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- hands
- possession
- control
- ownership
- keeping
- mastery
- proprietorship
- retention
- power
- dominion
- confiscation
- procurement
- claiming
- authority
- repossession
- command
- commandeering
- collaring
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dispossession
- relinquishment
- transferal
- nonpossession
- surrendering
2
as in satisfaction
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment Synonyms & Similar Words
- satisfaction
- pleasure
- contentment
- happiness
- delight
- content
- joy
- gratification
- joyfulness
- amusement
- delectation
- contentedness
- relish
- entertainment
- gladness
- glee
- bliss
- comfort
- ecstasy
- pleasance
- exhilaration
- cheerfulness
- elation
- exultation
- felicity
- diversion
- gleefulness
- exuberance
- euphoria
- restfulness
- intoxication
- rapture
- jubilation
- afterglow
- jollity
- ease
- gayety
- gaiety
- elatedness
- cheer
- heaven
- joie de vivre
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- misery
- dissatisfaction
- unhappiness
- discontent
- unhappiness
- sadness
- displeasure
- sorrow
- anguish
- wretchedness
- irritation
- discontentedness
- annoyance
- aggravation
- melancholy
- anger
- depression
- woe
- discontentment
- vexation
- dejection
- desolation
- discomfort
- distress
- disturbance
- gloom
- joylessness
- exasperation
- despondency
- fury
- agitation
- rage
- uneasiness
- dispiritedness
- restlessness
- pique
- upset