Enjoyable Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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enjoyable
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Definition
experience
Giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant or attractive.
Synonyms
agreeable, delightful, pleasant, pleasurable, satisfying.
Examples of usage
- It was an enjoyable evening spent with friends.
- The movie was very enjoyable, I highly recommend it.
- The book was so enjoyable that I couldn't put it down.
Translations
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Origin of 'enjoyable'
The word 'enjoyable' originated from the Middle English word 'enjoien', which means to give joy, to take pleasure in. The suffix '-able' was added to form the adjective 'enjoyable'. The concept of finding pleasure or satisfaction in something has been present in human experience for centuries, with various languages having their own expressions to convey this idea. 'Enjoyable' continues to be a commonly used word in modern English to describe experiences that bring joy or satisfaction.
See also: enjoyableness, enjoyably, enjoyment.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,225, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 11222 aggrieved
- 11223 clinging
- 11224 unfavourable
- 11225 enjoyable
- 11226 subsidized
- 11227 ascend
- 11228 nil
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