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Enjoyment I Lot ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt Pleasure Children Noun Bre

Word enjoyment
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt / NAmE / ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt /
Example
  • he spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it.
  • the rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment.
  • children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading.
  • i get a lot of enjoyment from my grandchildren.
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enjoyment

(noun)BrE / ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt / NAmE / ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt /
  1. the pleasure that you get from something
    • He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it.
    • The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment.
    • Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading.
    • I get a lot of enjoyment from my grandchildren.
    • Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work?
    • We had a lot of fun at Sarah’s party.
    • Sailing is good/great fun.
    • Reading for pleasure and reading for study are not the same.
    • We had a good time in Spain.
    • I get a lot of enjoyment from music.
    • He beamed with pleasure at seeing her.
    • We had a really great time together.
  2. something that gives you pleasure
    • Children like to share interests and enjoyments with their parents.
  3. the fact of having and using something
    • the enjoyment of equal rights

    Extra Examples

    • Food is there to keep you healthy and enhance your enjoyment of life.
    • For sheer enjoyment, you can’t beat this game.
    • Her little grandson has been a source of great enjoyment to her.
    • I did this work for my own enjoyment, not for money.
    • I play rugby purely for enjoyment.
    • I still find enjoyment in the job.
    • Mackie was smiling with enjoyment.
    • The noise really spoilt her enjoyment in living there.
    • The show brought enjoyment to millions of viewers.
    • They found real enjoyment just in being together.
    • Your enjoyment of the movie depends on being able to overlook the terrible acting.
    • I get a lot of enjoyment from gardening.
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