English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

enjoyment

ihn-JOY-muhnt

Enjoyment (noun) means a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction taken from something. Example: “He gets real enjoyment out of gardening.”

noun
1
A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction taken from something.
"He gets real enjoyment out of gardening."
"Her enjoyment of the film was obvious from her laughter."

How to use enjoyment

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe pleasure or satisfaction you get from doing or having something.

Common pairings
for your enjoyment sheer enjoyment get enjoyment out of

Word forms

enjoyments plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “enjoyment” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

He gets real _____ out of gardening.

Etymology

From enjoy + -ment.

Related words

Rhymes for enjoyment

See all rhymes for enjoyment →

Frequently asked questions

What does “enjoyment” mean?

The word “enjoyment” means a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction taken from something. In plain terms, the pleasure or satisfaction you get from doing or having something.

How do you pronounce “enjoyment”?

“Enjoyment” is pronounced ihn-JOY-muhnt (/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.mənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “enjoyment” in a sentence?

Here is “enjoyment” used in a sentence: “He gets real enjoyment out of gardening.”

What part of speech is “enjoyment”?

“Enjoyment” is a noun.

Is “enjoyment” a common word?

“Enjoyment” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

What is the difference between enjoyment and happiness?

Enjoyment refers to the pleasure or satisfaction taken from a specific activity or experience, such as enjoyment of a hobby. Happiness is a broader, more general emotional state that isn't tied to any single activity and can persist over time.

What is the difference between enjoyment and entertainment?

Enjoyment is the feeling of pleasure itself, while entertainment refers to the activities, performances, or content designed to produce that feeling. A person experiences enjoyment as a result of entertainment, but the two words describe different things.

What prepositions are commonly used with enjoyment?

Enjoyment is typically followed by "of," as in "enjoyment of music" or "enjoyment of the outdoors," linking the feeling of pleasure to its specific source.

People also searched

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial