1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
the great food, service, and atmosphere made for a most enjoyable dinner
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as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
the theme park's great variety of attractions mean that every member of the family will have an enjoyable time
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Recent Examples of enjoyable
Make working from home more enjoyable with a clever USB desk fan ($8) and soothing essential oil diffuser ($7).
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The steam room and cold plunge are open to all guests and come with views so distracting that icy water almost feels enjoyable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The savory filling with bacon, asparagus, gruyere, dijon, and scallions makes this quiche equally enjoyable for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
So to meet them as characters is really fun and enjoyable.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Those who viewed decluttering as personally meaningful were more likely to find the process enjoyable and successful, while those who felt pressed for time or lacked control reported higher stress and less progress.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Read on for more in-flight accessories to make your next plane ride more comfy and enjoyable, from a $15 footrest to a travel pillow with almost 10,000 perfect Amazon ratings.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Follow what feels enjoyable, even in small moments.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The steam room and cold plunge are open to all guests and come with views so distracting that icy water almost feels enjoyable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The savory filling with bacon, asparagus, gruyere, dijon, and scallions makes this quiche equally enjoyable for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
So to meet them as characters is really fun and enjoyable.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Those who viewed decluttering as personally meaningful were more likely to find the process enjoyable and successful, while those who felt pressed for time or lacked control reported higher stress and less progress.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Read on for more in-flight accessories to make your next plane ride more comfy and enjoyable, from a $15 footrest to a travel pillow with almost 10,000 perfect Amazon ratings.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Follow what feels enjoyable, even in small moments.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyable
Adjective
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The daily afternoon tea in Horizons is also extremely pleasant (don’t skip on the chicken sandwiches, which were more my beat than the scones and jam).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The curious Moon squares expansive Jupiter, pulling you between what feels fun and what makes sense financially.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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And the Lions should be fun to watch and competitive as long as Dan Campbell is still their head coach.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In this delightful piece of armchair naturalism, Henion’s goal is to change our vilification of darkness, to see it instead as a restorative balm, and to stoke curiosity about nocturnal landscapes and creatures.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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For a stay near the center of the action, book a room at the Lady Grace Inn, a Victorian-style bed-and-breakfast with a delightful English high tea.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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And, as scripted by Craig Mazin (The Last of Us), their dialogue is both mildly amusing and intriguingly philosophical, if at times misguided.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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And while the performances and the writing are still spackled with amusing barbs and observations about some of the grossest people in American life, The Audacity is missing a crucial forward momentum.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Houston is a mecca for high-calorie delicious meals.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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But, the second, is that marigolds will make your carrots sweeter and more delicious thanks to increasing the carotenoid content and sugars within the carrots.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The backup competition should be entertaining to watch throughout training camp and the preseason.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fascist propaganda exists to cover up reality and present a glorious, entertaining show.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Creators pose before aesthetically pleasing backdrops for brand partnerships.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Two extreme bands coming together to make an album of extremes has a certain pleasing logic.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
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Five is nice, but 17 straight is a dynasty unparalleled in City Section history.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just the shops and the overall setting is really nice.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Enjoyable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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