enjoyment
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction you get from an experience.
the state or condition of experiencing pleasure or satisfaction. Uncountable in this abstract sense.
Simple“The children's faces were full of enjoyment as they played in the park.”
In context“The survey indicated that personal enjoyment of one's daily tasks is a stronger predictor of long-term retention than salary alone.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
something that gives you pleasure or that you do for fun.
a specific activity, event, or source that provides pleasure. Countable in this sense.
Simple“Reading a good book is one of my greatest enjoyments in life.”
In context“The festival offered a variety of enjoyments, ranging from live orchestral performances to interactive street theatre.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
the act of using or possessing a legal right or property.
the exercise of a legal right, or the possession and use of property or benefits.
Simple“The contract guarantees the tenant the quiet enjoyment of the apartment.”
In context“The court ruled that the construction noise significantly interfered with the residents' right to the quiet enjoyment of their homes.”
UsageOften appears in the phrase 'quiet enjoyment' regarding property.
SynonymsAntonyms
From enjoy + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.