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enjoyable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəɫ// UK //ɛndʒˈɔɪəbəl// en·joy·able General-service

adj. giving you pleasure or making you feel happy. You use this to describe an experience or activity that you like doing.

adj. possessing qualities that provide pleasure, satisfaction, or gratification. A gradable adjective commonly used to describe experiences, activities, or social interactions.


SIMPLE

We had a very enjoyable evening at the theater.

CONTEXTUAL

The hike was challenging but enjoyable because the weather was perfect and the views were stunning.

COMPLEX

While the subject matter was dense, the professor's engaging delivery made the lecture surprisingly enjoyable for the undergraduate students.

Synonyms
Origin

From enjoy + -able.

Usage

Commonly modified by degree adverbs such as 'very', 'thoroughly', or 'highly'.

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