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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
Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Even when physical limitations are present, there are still enjoyable activities that can support a senior dog’s overall well‑being.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Couples who approach retirement as a team often find the transition smoother and more enjoyable.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
That makes for an enjoyable ride even if the pieces don’t always fit.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Denson has been assisting passengers through the airport for 15 years, making the world's busiest airport more manageable and an enjoyable journey.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Scenes that show the texture of London’s large South Asian diaspora are especially enjoyable.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
David and Tatro don’t have enough moments together as father and son, though Tatro is enjoyable throughout as the posturing numbskull Jimmy Boy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Even when physical limitations are present, there are still enjoyable activities that can support a senior dog’s overall well‑being.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Couples who approach retirement as a team often find the transition smoother and more enjoyable.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
That makes for an enjoyable ride even if the pieces don’t always fit.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Denson has been assisting passengers through the airport for 15 years, making the world's busiest airport more manageable and an enjoyable journey.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Scenes that show the texture of London’s large South Asian diaspora are especially enjoyable.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
David and Tatro don’t have enough moments together as father and son, though Tatro is enjoyable throughout as the posturing numbskull Jimmy Boy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyable
Adjective
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For a vehicle celebrated for sipping fuel rather than burning it, that’s a pleasant surprise.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Parks rose to fame in her teens, winning the Mercury Prize for her 2021 debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, a diaristic clutch of pleasant soft-rock songs.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cheering on your favorite sports team while watching games from the couch is fun.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hall challenges my perspective (and my vocabulary) in delightful and sometimes devastating ways.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The smooth melody is joined by a charcheta and other experimental sounds, creating a delightful hybrid.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The surviving Cheetos, while amusing to viewers, stand as an odd visual amid an otherwise devastating event.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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To some on Capitol Hill, the freewheeling is more frustrating than amusing.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pork rib pieces are the savory meat that makes this chili so delicious.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each dinner is a lovely multicourse affair with good conversation and delicious food, the result of great effort, care and expense on the part of the hosts.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins have their signature comeback victory of this entertaining 2025-26 season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s speech was at times entertaining, rambling, repetitive, and combative.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The pleasing part of an airport is its frictionlessness.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Titan 2 Elite features a pleasing design with rounded corners, and plenty of upgrades inside and out over its squarish predecessor from last year.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My room had a large bathtub right by the window, a spacious walk-in shower, and Niven Morgan bath products (a nice touch, given that the brand is from Dallas).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The company flew Tony to Cupertino and put him up in a nice hotel with a fruit basket waiting in the room.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Enjoyable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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