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

Schröder is currently enjoying the best year of his career. —Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Later, guests enjoyed a four tiered lemon fantasy and strawberry shortcake adorned with fresh florals by Cake Studio LA for dessert. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

Wendy Williams was spotted out enjoying time with family as her legal guardian claims she is permanently incapacitated. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024

Each city boasts its own outdoor adventures, bustling shopping districts and different ways to enjoy Arizona. —Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 16 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