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enjoyment

[en-joi-muhnt] / ɛnˈdʒɔɪ mənt /
NOUN
delight in something
Synonyms
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amusement fun gratification happiness indulgence joy luxury pleasure recreation relaxation satisfaction thrill
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delectation diversion entertainment fruition gladness gusto hedonism rejoicing relish savor self-indulgence sensuality triumph zest
WEAK
enjoying loving
Antonyms
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depression dissatisfaction gloom labor pain sadness sorrow unhappiness woe work
STRONG
apathy chore failure task
WEAK
displeasure lack misery need want
NOUN
possession; use of
Synonyms
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indulgence
STRONG
advantage benefit exercise ownership spending using
WEAK
having
Antonyms
STRONG
disadvantage hindrance loss
WEAK
displeasure dissatisfaction lack misery need sorrow unhappiness want woe

Example Sentences

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Jaramilla said in the lawsuit that Cowser had a traumatic experience and continues to suffer from “severe emotional distress, anxiety, humiliation and the loss of enjoyment of life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He went on to say the lights could become "a source of annoyance to people" and "harmful to wildlife", and added that he felt they could "undermine enjoyment of the countryside or the night sky".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

That enjoyment quickly fades after looking through a comment section that’s filled with people claiming “this video is AI.”

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Instead, personal preferences, enjoyment, and the ability to maintain a routine over time are what matter most.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

For Democritus all of life was to be enjoyed and understood; understanding and enjoyment were the same thing.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan