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Meaning of enjoy
The primary meaning of the word "enjoy" is to take great pleasure or delight in something.
Etymology of enjoy
The word "enjoy" comes from the Old French word "enjoier", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "gaudere" (meaning "to rejoice" or "to be glad")
The word has been in use since the 13th century, initially with the meaning "to give joy to" or "to rejoice", and later developing into its modern meaning of "to take pleasure in"
Synonyms
appreciate
adore
delight
relish
savor
like
love
cherish
treasure
value
prize
pleasure
take pleasure
indulge
luxuriate
bask
revel
wallow
glut
feast
gorge
treat
regale
entertain
amuse
divert
enjoy oneself
have a good time
have fun
thrill
rejoice
cheer
gladden
elate
exhilarate
thrill to
take great pleasure
be thrilled
be delighted
be enchanted
Definitions
- To feel or experience great pleasure or delight, either from doing something or because something is happening to one
- To have or experience something pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfying
- To have a good or pleasant time, or to be amused or entertained
Usage Examples
- I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends
- She enjoys reading books and watching movies in her free time
- They enjoyed the concert and thought the music was amazing
- The kids enjoyed playing in the park on the sunny day
- The couple enjoyed a romantic dinner at the fancy restaurant
Antonyms
dislike
hate
loathe
despise
abhor
detest
disdain
scorn
despise
disapprove
dislike
discontent
discontented
unhappy
miserable
wretched
gloomy
depressed
melancholy
sad
sorrowful
unhappy
displeased
dissatisfied
unenthusiastic
apathetic
indifferent