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

Visitors can also enjoy a dozen dining options with cuisine inspired by the region, 24 bars, Mariachi performances and shopping from local artisans, according to a news release. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 May 2025

There are oysters of various species available, and from Thursday to Sunday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, guests can enjoy a selection priced at $1.50, with gaufrettespotato chips, and a selection of red, white, rosé, and sparkling for $10 a glass. —John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

Please enjoy the holiday season and take time to unplug. —Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025

The Panthers won’t enjoy a week off until their Week 14 bye in December. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025

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

Rhymes for enjoy

• ahoy
• alloy
• annoy
• carboy
• convoy
• cowboy
• decoy
• deploy
• destroy
• employ
• employe
• kilroy

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