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enjoyable

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Pronunciation

UK

  • /ɛndʒˈɔɪəbəl/

US

  • /ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/

Meanings

Adjective

  1. pleasant or satisfying to experience

Beyond the definition

Something enjoyable brings happiness and satisfaction. It is the feeling you get when an experience gives you something good, whether that is a tasty meal, a good book, or time with close friends. Not everything is enjoyable; some things are simply necessary. Think about cleaning your room. It may not be enjoyable, but finishing it might be.

The word suggests something that gives joy. You might describe a vacation as "thoroughly enjoyable" if you had a great time from start to finish. A movie can be enjoyable if it holds your attention. Even simple things, like a warm cup of tea on a cold day, can be deeply enjoyable. In the end, it depends on what gives you pleasure.

Examples

  1. 1

    Social evening

    We had an enjoyable evening with some old friends.

  2. 2

    Short film

    It's a short film, but it's very enjoyable.

  3. 3

    Game

    The game is easy to learn and enjoyable to play with friends.

  4. 4

    Class experience

    I found the class much more enjoyable once I knew a few people there.

    • Patternfind + something + enjoyable

      think it is enjoyable

More examples
  1. 5

    Museum tour

    The guide made the museum tour enjoyable for the kids.

  2. 6

    Book review

    It's not a perfect book, but it's still an enjoyable read.

  3. 7

    Work satisfaction

    The work can be tiring, yet I still find it enjoyable most days.

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Used with (collocations)

  • an enjoyable experience
  • make something enjoyable
  • thoroughly enjoyable

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Main spelling

  • enjoyableadjective