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enjoyment
noun en·joy·ment \in-ˈjȯi-mənt\
: a feeling of pleasure caused by doing or experiencing something you like
: the condition of having and using something that is good, pleasant, etc.
enjoyments : things that give you pleasure
Full Definition of ENJOYMENT
1
a : the action or state of enjoying b : possession and use <the enjoyment of civic rights>
2
: something that gives keen satisfaction <the poorest life has its enjoyments and pleasures>
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First Known Use of ENJOYMENT
1553
Related to ENJOYMENT
- Synonyms
- control, possession, hands, keeping
- Antonyms
- nonpossession
Rhymes with ENJOYMENT
ENJOYMENT Defined for Kids
enjoyment
noun en·joy·ment \in-ˈjȯi-mənt\
Definition of ENJOYMENT for Kids
1
: the action or condition of getting pleasure or satisfaction from something <The land is set aside for public enjoyment.>
2
: something that gives pleasure <life's simple enjoyments>
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