Enjoyment
ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt
Definitions
The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction.
ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt
The state or process of deriving pleasure or satisfaction.
He found great enjoyment in reading books.
💡 Simply: It's the awesome feeling you get when you like something a lot, like playing a game or eating your favorite food. It's when you're happy and having a good time!
👶 For kids: Feeling happy and having fun!
More Examples
The children derived enjoyment from playing in the park.
She expressed her enjoyment of the concert by clapping and cheering.
How It's Used
"She found great enjoyment in gardening."
"The novel was full of descriptions of the character's enjoyment of the simple things in life."
"The study examined the factors contributing to the enjoyment of leisure activities."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Middle English *enjoien*, from Old French *enjoir* (to enjoy, rejoice), from *en-* (in) + *joir* (to rejoice), from Latin *gaudere* (to rejoice).
Historically, 'enjoyment' has been used since the 13th century to describe the state of having pleasure or satisfaction. Early texts often used it in both literal and figurative senses.
Memory tip
Think of how you feel when you are having fun, that's enjoyment!
Word Origin
"to rejoice"