Enjoyed: meaning, definitions and examples

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enjoyed

 

[ ɪnˈdʒɔɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The verb 'enjoyed' is the simple past tense form of 'enjoy', which means to take delight or pleasure in an activity or experience. When someone says they 'enjoyed' something, they are expressing that they found it satisfying or worthwhile. It is often used to describe experiences such as activities, meals, or social interactions that were gratifying. The term emphasizes a positive emotional response and is commonly used in both casual conversation and formal contexts.

Synonyms

appreciated, cherished, liked, savored

Examples of usage

  • I enjoyed the concert last night.
  • She enjoyed her vacation in Italy.
  • They really enjoyed the movie.
  • We enjoyed the delicious dinner together.

Translations

Translations of the word "enjoyed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apreciado

🇮🇳 आनंद लिया

🇩🇪 genossen

🇮🇩 menikmati

🇺🇦 насолоджувався

🇵🇱 cieszył się

🇯🇵 楽しんだ

🇫🇷 apprécié

🇪🇸 disfrutado

🇹🇷 keyif aldı

🇰🇷 즐겼다

🇸🇦 استمتع

🇨🇿 užíval si

🇸🇰 užíval si

🇨🇳 享受了

🇸🇮 užival

🇮🇸 notaði

🇰🇿 қуанған

🇬🇪 გამოიყენა

🇦🇿 zövq aldı

🇲🇽 disfrutado

Etymology

The word 'enjoyed' originates from the Old French 'enjoier', which combines the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to make' and 'joier', which means 'to rejoice'. 'Enjoy' has roots in the Latin 'injocare', meaning 'to bring joy to'. Over time, the term evolved through Middle English, becoming 'enjoien' before settling into its modern form. The usage of 'enjoyed' emphasizes a completed action of taking pleasure in something, and has been part of the English lexicon since the late 14th century. The evolution of the word reflects the cultural shift towards personal pleasure and the importance of enjoying life's experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,878, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.