# enjoyment

/ˌɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ (US) · /ɛndʒˈɔɪmənt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/enjoyment
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. the feeling of pleasure

noun · CEFR B1

the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction you get from an experience.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. a fun activity

noun · CEFR B2

something that gives you pleasure or that you do for fun.

For teachers: 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.

### 3. legal use of a right

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal · Technical

the act of using or possessing a legal right or property.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The children get a lot of enjoyment from playing outside.
- The new lease agreement ensures the tenant's quiet enjoyment of the property without interference from the landlord.
- While the aesthetic enjoyment of the park is open to all citizens, the legal enjoyment of the mineral rights remains strictly with the original estate owners.

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