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Definition of enjoyment

enjoyment

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.mənt/
en · joy · ment
Adverb:enjoyably
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Plural:enjoyments
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Adjective:enjoyable
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• noun

1

The state or process of taking pleasure in something; a feeling of satisfaction and delight.

Example

"Listening to classical music in the evening brings her great enjoyment."

2

An activity, experience, or thing that provides pleasure or satisfaction.

Example

"Gardening and reading were among the simple enjoyments of his retirement."

3

The action of possessing and benefiting from a legal right, property, or privilege.

Example

"The lease guarantees the tenant's quiet enjoyment of the premises without interference from the landlord."

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• Rhymes for enjoyment

• Nearby Words

enjoyableness
enjoyably
enjoyer
enjoyment
enlarge
enlargement
enlarger

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the verb 'enjoy' (from Old French 'enjoir', meaning 'to give joy to') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enjoyment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enjoyment
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