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en·joy·ment
 enjoyment
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
joI
m
 nt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or state of enjoying; pleasure; satisfaction.
I didn't want to interrupt their enjoyment of the film, so I waited till the end to ask my question.He plays the piano only for his own enjoyment these days.It's hard work but she gets enjoyment from spending time in her garden.- synonyms:
- gratification, happiness, pleasure, satisfaction
- similar words:
- amusement, contentment, delight, felicity, fun, gusto, joy, love, relish, zest
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| definition 2: |
a source of pleasure.
Music is my prime enjoyment.- synonyms:
- delight, gratification, love, pleasure
- antonyms:
- abomination
- similar words:
- amusement, felicity, joy
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| definition 3: |
the use of something beneficial.
The new park is for the enjoyment of the whole community.- synonyms:
- use, utilization
- similar words:
- employment, exercise, good, profit
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| related words: |
bliss, groove, luxury, pride |
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