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

To kick off the meal, guests 21 and older can enjoy a complimentary glass of Angry Orchard rosé cider. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

Due to modern medicine, people are living longer and more fruitful lives, but television depictions of those enjoying their golden years certainly haven’t caught up. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024

Given the abode’s position on a popular public greenspace, the monumental structure, intended to be enjoyed from all sides, features two distinct façades: one facing the street, the other the park. —David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024

Even our parents have come to enjoy the group, including our dad, a rock radio veteran. —Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 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