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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2
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
More of us are rediscovering the appeal of doing things the harder (though usually more enjoyable) way.
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Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Choosing snacks that are both healthy and appealing to kids can make snack time easier and more enjoyable.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 June 2026
Fresh-tasting ice makes every sip more enjoyable, so identifying and fixing the issue is worth the effort.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
One of the things that was also enjoyable is being able to talk about modern things in a historical context, even with that phone.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Plan something enjoyable and express your interest directly.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Snacks or wine are optional, but the night should still feel enjoyable, not just productive.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Perhaps reservationmaxxing is enjoyable for some people?
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
Brands that deliver a consistently enjoyable experience are gaining ground.
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Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Choosing snacks that are both healthy and appealing to kids can make snack time easier and more enjoyable.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 June 2026
Fresh-tasting ice makes every sip more enjoyable, so identifying and fixing the issue is worth the effort.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
One of the things that was also enjoyable is being able to talk about modern things in a historical context, even with that phone.
—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Plan something enjoyable and express your interest directly.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Snacks or wine are optional, but the night should still feel enjoyable, not just productive.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Perhaps reservationmaxxing is enjoyable for some people?
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
Brands that deliver a consistently enjoyable experience are gaining ground.
—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyable
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Despite the minimalism and lack of physical controls, the EX30 interior isn’t a bad place to be—Volvo’s interior designers tend to understand the assignment well, and the textures and materials are pleasant to the touch.
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This was a pleasant surprise given the significant worldwide controversy surrounding Huawei’s dominance in constructing 4G infrastructure.
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The camp blends fun dance instruction with bold characters, exciting music and imaginative storytelling.
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Newer spaces like Salted Melon, The Craic and Laurel Park offer fresh takes with a relaxed feel and fun patio spaces, while mainstays like Rhino Market and Arthur’s fill up with longtime fans.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
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Cavill, absent from the proceedings for long stretches, remains a sturdy presence as the most buff screen Sherlock ever, while Helena Bonham Carter is again reliably amusing as Enola and Sherlock’s sardonic mother Eudoria.
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Elmosnino is an amusing villain, making his most self-serving machinations sound reasonable.
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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And that’s the question that underlies much of what’s onscreen in this perplexing, entertaining, frustrating picture.
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Ground beef is a versatile protein that offers lots of options for family-pleasing, satisfying, and delicious dishes.
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Held in the evening, this should be an aesthetically-pleasing way to kick this year’s race off, with a number of teams in contention to win.
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Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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“Enjoyable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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