Enjoyed
ɪnˈdʒɔɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo experience pleasure or satisfaction from something.
ɪnˈdʒɔɪd
To take pleasure in or to appreciate something.
They enjoyed the beautiful sunset.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're eating your favorite ice cream. You savor every bite and feel happy. That feeling of happiness you get? That's what it means to enjoy something! It's like saying you like and appreciate it.
👶 For kids: When you enjoy something, it means you like it and you have fun doing it.
More Examples
We enjoyed the delicious meal at the restaurant.
She enjoyed reading her favorite book.
How It's Used
"I enjoyed the movie very much."
"We enjoyed their company at the party."
To possess and use something (often a right, privilege, or benefit).
ɪnˈdʒɔɪd
To possess and make use of something.
She enjoys the benefits of a good pension.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a special privilege, like a VIP pass to a concert. This meaning of enjoy means you get to actually use that pass and go to the concert - you *get* to experience and use the benefits of having that pass.
👶 For kids: When you enjoy something, it means you get to have it and use it.
More Examples
They enjoyed the freedom of living alone.
The company enjoys a strong market position.
How It's Used
"The property owner enjoys the right to sell their land."
"He enjoys a high reputation within the field."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
enjoy oneself
To experience pleasure or satisfaction; to have a good time.
"We enjoyed ourselves at the amusement park."
From Middle English *enjoien*, from Old French *enjoir*, from *en-* (from Latin *in-* 'in, on') + *joie* ('joy').
The verb 'enjoy' has been used since the 13th century, initially meaning 'to rejoice'. It later developed to include the sense of experiencing pleasure.
Memory tip
Think of 'joy'. If you experience joy, you are enjoying something.
Word Origin
"to make joyful"