Word
Definition
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.
Examples
“We had a very enjoyable evening at the theater.”
“The hike was challenging but enjoyable because the weather was perfect and the views were stunning.”
“While the subject matter was dense, the professor's engaging delivery made the lecture surprisingly enjoyable for the undergraduate students.”
Examples
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.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “enjoyable” in context.
Verb
01. become more enjoyable
“Learning a language becomes more enjoyable once you can have basic conversations.”
verb + adj
02. find the book enjoyable
“I think you will find the book enjoyable if you like historical fiction.”
verb + noun + adj
03. make the experience enjoyable
“The friendly staff really made the experience enjoyable for all the guests.”
verb + noun + adj
Adjective
04. enjoyable for everyone
“The organizers worked hard to ensure the festival was enjoyable for everyone.”
adj + prep
Adverb
05. immensely enjoyable
“The hiking trip was immensely enjoyable despite the rainy weather.”
adv + adj
06. thoroughly enjoyable
“We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the theater.”
adv + adj
Usage
Commonly modified by degree adverbs such as 'very', 'thoroughly', or 'highly'.
Real-World Examples
“Practical Magic 2 is a mildly enjoyable sequel that's bigger on fan service than freshness.” “But that is what makes his current run so enjoyable: he has had to take the scenic route.” Etymology
From enjoy + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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