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en·joy·ment (en jo̵i′mənt, in-)

noun

  1. the act or state of enjoying; specif.,
    1. the possession, use, or benefit of something
    2. a pleasurable experiencing of something
  2. something enjoyed
  3. pleasure; gratification; joy

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enjoyment Synonyms

enjoyment

n.

  1. The result of obtaining one's desire

    satisfaction, pleasure, delight, happiness; see pleasure 1, satisfaction 2.

  2. The act of fulfilling one's desire

    satisfaction, gratification, enjoying, rejoicing, delighting, triumph, appreciation, spending, having, using, occupation, use, possession, benefit, fun, diversion, entertainment, amusement, pleasure, luxury, sensuality, indulgence, self-indulgence, self-gratification, voluptuousness, hedonism.

    Antonyms abstinence*, refusal*, rejection. See syn. study at pleasure.pleasure.


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enjoyment Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • countryside: The Countryside Act of 1968 was passed by Parliament to provide improved opportunities for the enjoyment of the countryside by the public.

Converse of object

  • spoil: But that doesn't spoil the enjoyment of reading it.

Adjective modifier

  • peaceful: Article 1 of the first protocol to the Convention guarantees the individual a right to the peaceful enjoyment of his possessions.

Noun used with modifier

  • gaming: However the biggest fee I've had to pay has been that of my gaming enjoyment.
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The essence of Toryism is enjoyment†but as far as communicating and establishing your creed are concernedötrya little pleasure. The way to keep up old customs is, to enjoy old customs; the way to be satisfied with the present state of things is, to enjoy that state of things.

-Bagehot,Walter

   When a felon's not engaged in his employment Or maturing his felonious little plans His capacity for innocent enjoyment Is just as great as any honest man'sö Ah! When constabulary duty's to be done A policeman's lot is not a happy one.

-Gilbert, Sir W(illiam) S(chwenck)

  It cannot reasonably be doubted, but a little miss, dressed in a new gown for a dancing-school ball, receives as complete enjoyment as the greatest orator, who triumphs in the splendour of his eloquence, while he governs the passions and resolutions of a numerous assembly.

-Humboldt, Alexander, Baron von

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