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en·joy·ment

enjoyment

 
pronunciation:
ihn joI mnt
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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
definition 2: a source of pleasure.
Music is my prime enjoyment.
synonyms:
delight, gratification, love, pleasure
antonyms:
abomination
similar words:
amusement, felicity, joy
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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