enjoy

verb

en·​joy in-ˈjȯi 

en-

enjoyed; enjoying; enjoys

intransitive verb

: to have a good time

transitive verb

1

: to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience

enjoyed great success

2

: to take pleasure or satisfaction in

enjoyable

in-ˈjȯi-ə-bəl 

en-

adjective

enjoyableness noun

enjoyably

in-ˈjȯi-ə-blē 

en-

adverb

enjoyer noun

see also:

enjoy oneself

Synonyms of enjoy

• savor
• love
• like
• relish

Examples of enjoy in a Sentence

Relax and enjoy the view.

He always enjoys a good laugh.

No one enjoys being teased.

She enjoyed great success in her new business.

The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.

They enjoyed a large income from their investments.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sit under a palapa and enjoy seafood at Oceana; Himitsu has four teppanyaki grill tables. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Riders ranging from 5ft1 (155 cm) to 6ft5 (195 cm) can enjoy a comfy upright riding position thanks to the adjustable stem and seat. — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

Herman enjoys the capriciousness of the kiln, never knowing quite what will emerge from it. — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Those hoping to enjoy a final mosh pit at III Points’ original venue are still in time. — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Phrases Containing enjoy

• enjoy oneself

Rhymes for enjoy

• ahoy
• alloy
• annoy
• carboy
• convoy
• cowboy
• decoy
• deploy
• destroy
• employ
• employe
• kilroy

Kids Definition

enjoy

verb

en·​joy in-ˈjȯi 

1

: to have or experience as a benefit or for one's use

enjoy great success

enjoying the freedom to pursue one's interests

2

: to take pleasure from

I didn't enjoy the movie

enjoyable

-ə-bəl 

adjective

enjoyableness noun

enjoyably

-blē 

adverb