enjoyment | Definition of enjoyment

Synonyms and Antonyms of enjoyment

1 the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal

a scenic walkway along the ocean shore that is intended for the enjoyment of all

Synonyms of enjoyment

control, hands, keeping, possession

Words Related to enjoyment

ownership, proprietorship

authority, command, dominion, mastery, power

repossession, retention

claiming, collaring, commandeering, confiscation, procurement

Near Antonyms of enjoyment

dispossession, relinquishment, surrendering, transferal

Antonyms of enjoyment

2 the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met

this new video game should provide countless hours of enjoyment

Synonyms of enjoyment

content, contentedness, contentment, delectation, delight, gladness, gratification, happiness, pleasure, relish, satisfaction

Words Related to enjoyment

bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance

amusement, diversion, entertainment

elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication

ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture

cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety (also gayety), jollity, joyfulness, jubilation

comfort, ease, restfulness

Near Antonyms of enjoyment

misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness

anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe

dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy

aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation

anger, fury, rage

agitation, distress, disturbance, upset

discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness

Antonyms of enjoyment

discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness