enjoy

verb

en·​joy in-ˈjȯi 

en-

enjoyed; enjoying; enjoys

intransitive verb

: to have a good time

transitive verb

1

: to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience

enjoyed great success

2

: to take pleasure or satisfaction in

enjoyable

in-ˈjȯi-ə-bəl 

en-

adjective

enjoyableness noun

enjoyably

in-ˈjȯi-ə-blē 

en-

adverb

enjoyer noun

Phrases

enjoy oneself

: to have a good time

Synonyms

• adore
• delight (in)
• dig
• fancy
• get off (on)
• groove (on)
• like
• love
• rejoice (in)
• relish
• revel (in)
• savor
• savour

Examples of enjoy in a Sentence

Relax and enjoy the view.

He always enjoys a good laugh.

No one enjoys being teased.

She enjoyed great success in her new business.

The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.

They enjoyed a large income from their investments.

Recent Examples on the Web

There was much for Arteta to enjoy about the win over Ipswich. —James McNicholas, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024

In addition to the aforementioned cocktail bar inspired by the world of Victorian apothecaries, passengers will be able to enjoy spa treatments on board. —Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 28 Dec. 2024

Container gardens are a good way to enjoy plants in the landscape. —Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024

Obviously, there are situations in which you—shock, horror—might not be able to enjoy yourself for an entire hour. —Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English enjoien, from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

enjoy

verb

en·​joy in-ˈjȯi 

1

: to have or experience as a benefit or for one's use

enjoy great success

enjoying the freedom to pursue one's interests

2

: to take pleasure from

I didn't enjoy the movie

enjoyable

-ə-bəl 

adjective

enjoyableness noun

enjoyably

-blē 

adverb