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Enjoyable

UK /["/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/"]/US /["/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/"]/

Definition

giving pleasure

In simple words: Something that is fun or pleasing.

Examples

  • an enjoyable weekend/experience
  • **highly/really/thoroughly/very enjoyable**
  • I always try to make my lessons enjoyable.
  • We had a most enjoyable evening.
  • Swimming is a very enjoyable way of staying in shape.

Usage notes

Use 'enjoyable' when you want to describe something that gives pleasure. It's suitable for both spoken and written English but is more common in descriptive contexts.

Grammar pattern

enjoyable + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'enjoy a ball' — imagine having fun at a party.

Collocations

  • be
  • look
  • sound
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very

Synonyms

  • pleasurable
  • delightful
  • entertaining
  • fun
  • satisfying

Antonyms

  • unenjoyable
  • displeasing
  • boring

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'enjoyable' with 'enjoyed', which is the past tense.
  • Using 'enjoyable' with non-count nouns like 'time' incorrectly.
  • 'Enjoyable' is sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably with 'fun', which can have a more casual tone.