Word
enjoyment
Phoneticsen·joy·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/
UK/ɛndʒˈɔɪmənt/
Definitions
01the feeling of pleasure
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction you get from an experience.
n. the state or condition of experiencing pleasure or satisfaction. Uncountable in this abstract sense.
“The children's faces were full of enjoyment as they played in the park.”
“The survey indicated that personal enjoyment of one's daily tasks is a stronger predictor of long-term retention than salary alone.”
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02a fun activity
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. something that gives you pleasure or that you do for fun.
n. a specific activity, event, or source that provides pleasure. Countable in this sense.
“Reading a good book is one of my greatest enjoyments in life.”
“The festival offered a variety of enjoyments, ranging from live orchestral performances to interactive street theatre.”
03legal use of a right
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the act of using or possessing a legal right or property.
n. the exercise of a legal right, or the possession and use of property or benefits.
“The contract guarantees the tenant the quiet enjoyment of the apartment.”
“The court ruled that the construction noise significantly interfered with the residents' right to the quiet enjoyment of their homes.”
Usage
Often appears in the phrase 'quiet enjoyment' regarding property.
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Etymology
From enjoy + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
Domain
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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