enjoyable
ehn-JOY-uh-bl
Enjoyable (adj) means giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant. Example: “It was one of the most enjoyable evenings we've had in years.”
adj
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Giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant.
"That was an enjoyable day; I had a lot of fun."
"It was one of the most enjoyable evenings we've had in years."
"The walk along the coast was long but very enjoyable."
"I find gardening an enjoyable way to spend a quiet Sunday."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more enjoyable
- Superlative
- most enjoyable
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Etymology
From enjoy + -able.
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What does “enjoyable” mean?
The word “enjoyable” means giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant.
How do you pronounce “enjoyable”?
“Enjoyable” is pronounced ehn-JOY-uh-bl (/ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ə.bl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “enjoyable” in a sentence?
Here is “enjoyable” used in a sentence: “It was one of the most enjoyable evenings we've had in years.”
What part of speech is “enjoyable”?
“Enjoyable” is an adjective.
Is “enjoyable” a common word?
“Enjoyable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "enjoyable" and "fun"?
Both describe something that gives pleasure, but "fun" is more casual and suggests lively amusement or playfulness. "Enjoyable" is slightly more formal and can describe quieter satisfactions too, such as "an enjoyable meal" or "an enjoyable book".
What is the difference between "enjoyable" and "pleasant"?
"Enjoyable" suggests active pleasure or satisfaction from doing or experiencing something, as in "an enjoyable trip". "Pleasant" is gentler and often describes a mildly agreeable quality, such as pleasant weather or a pleasant manner, without the same sense of active enjoyment.
What is the difference between "enjoyable" and "enjoying"?
"Enjoyable" is an adjective describing something that gives pleasure, as in "an enjoyable evening". "Enjoying" is the -ing form of the verb "enjoy" and describes a person actively taking pleasure in something, as in "she is enjoying the evening".
What nouns commonly follow "enjoyable"?
"Enjoyable" often pairs with words such as "experience", "evening", "day", "time", "read", and "meal". The phrases "thoroughly enjoyable" and "highly enjoyable" are common ways to intensify it.
