Enjoy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈjȯi/ en·joy

Meaning & Definition of Enjoy

Enjoy (verb)

  1. to have a good time
  2. to have for one's use, benefit, or lot, experience
  3. to take pleasure or satisfaction in

Enjoy (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take pleasure in

    "TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen"

    similar: adore, delight (in), dig, fancy, get off (on), groove (on), like, love, rejoice (in), relish, revel (in), savor, be partial to, get a kick out of, go for, have a soft spot for, take to
    related: admire, appreciate, cherish, revere, venerate, worship, prize, treasure, value, devour, drink (in), eat (up), feast (on), dote (on), idolize, cotton (to), favor, prefer, indulge (in), luxuriate (in), wallow (in)
    near: abhor, abominate, detest, dislike, hate, loathe, condemn, despise, scorn

  2. to keep, control, or experience as one's own

    "a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world"

    similar: command, have, hold, own, possess, retain, rejoice in
    related: keep, reserve, withhold, bear, carry, boast, show off, sport
    opposite: lack, want
    near: abandon, cede, disclaim, disown, hand over, relinquish, renounce, surrender, yield, discard, dump, decline, reject, repudiate, spurn, need, require

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enjoy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enjoy:

adore, delight (in), dig, fancy, get off (on), groove (on), like, love, rejoice (in), relish, revel (in), savor, command, have, hold, own, possess, retain, be partial to, get a kick out of, go for, have a soft spot for, take to, rejoice in

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enjoy

Words with the opposite meaning of Enjoy:

lack, want

Related Words for Enjoy

admire, appreciate, cherish, revere, venerate, worship, prize, treasure, value, devour, drink (in), eat (up), feast (on), dote (on), idolize, cotton (to), favor, prefer, indulge (in), luxuriate (in), wallow (in), keep, reserve, withhold, bear, carry, boast, show off, sport

Near Antonyms of Enjoy

abhor, abominate, detest, dislike, hate, loathe, condemn, despise, scorn, abandon, cede, disclaim, disown, hand over, relinquish, renounce, surrender, yield, discard, dump, decline, reject, repudiate, spurn, need, require

Word Forms of Enjoy

Inflections: enjoyed, enjoying, enjoys

Derived words: enjoyable (adjective), enjoyableness (noun), enjoyably (adverb), enjoyer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Enjoy

Middle English enjoien, from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy

First known use: 15th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Enjoy

Words & Phrases Containing Enjoy

enjoy oneself

Frequently Asked Questions about Enjoy

What does "Enjoy" mean?

"Enjoy" means to have a good time. As a verb, it is defined as: to have a good time. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Enjoy"?

Other words for "Enjoy" include adore, delight (in), dig, fancy, get off (on), groove (on), like and love. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enjoy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enjoy"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enjoy". Common alternatives include adore, delight (in), dig, fancy, get off (on), groove (on), like, love, rejoice (in) and relish.

What is the opposite of "Enjoy"?

Antonyms of "Enjoy" include lack and want. Near antonyms include abhor, abominate, detest and dislike.

How do you use "Enjoy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enjoy" in a sentence: "TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen"; "a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world".

Is "Enjoy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enjoy" is a verb.

Is "Enjoy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Enjoy" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Enjoy"?

"Enjoy" is pronounced /in-ˈjȯi/ and divided into syllables as en·joy.