Synonyms of enjoyment

enjoyment

noun

in-ˈjȯi-mənt 

1

as in hands

the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal

a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hands
• possession
• control
• ownership
• keeping
• proprietorship
• mastery
• power
• retention
• dominion
• confiscation
• procurement
• claiming
• authority
• command
• repossession
• commandeering
• collaring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• relinquishment
• dispossession
• surrendering
• nonpossession
• transferal

2

as in contentment

the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met

this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contentment
• pleasure
• satisfaction
• happiness
• content
• delight
• joy
• gratification
• delectation
• relish
• amusement
• joyfulness
• gladness
• contentedness
• entertainment
• glee
• bliss
• ecstasy
• comfort
• cheerfulness
• elation
• exultation
• gayety
• exhilaration
• diversion
• euphoria
• rapture
• intoxication
• felicity
• exuberance
• pleasance
• gleefulness
• jubilation
• afterglow
• jollity
• ease
• restfulness
• gaiety
• elatedness
• heaven
• cheer
• joie de vivre

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissatisfaction
• misery
• unhappiness
• discontent
• sadness
• displeasure
• unhappiness
• sorrow
• anguish
• wretchedness
• depression
• irritation
• woe
• melancholy
• anger
• discontentedness
• desolation
• discontentment
• annoyance
• dejection
• gloom
• aggravation
• distress
• vexation
• disturbance
• despondency
• exasperation
• fury
• discomfort
• rage
• joylessness
• agitation
• dispiritedness
• uneasiness
• restlessness
• upset
• pique

Examples of enjoyment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a goal of educating consumers and growing the opportunities for enjoyment, the campaign connects with a number chefs specializing in a variety of cuisines. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

And great to hear your perspective on his enjoyment of being a father. —Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024

Between Bruno’s philosophizing and Sadie’s speechifying, your enjoyment of the novel may depend on your tolerance for being lectured. —Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024

Novel activities may increase enjoyment, life satisfaction, and the experience of flow. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024