enjoyment
gb/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪmənt/ us/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪmənt/
B1
English
~ 3300
öröm, élvezet, használat, gyakorlás
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s enjoyment of [something]
She gets a lot of enjoyment from painting in her free time.
Sok örömét leli abban, hogy a szabadidejében fest.
The children played outside with obvious enjoyment.
A gyerekek szemmel látható élvezettel játszottak kint.
Reading is one of his greatest enjoyments in life.
He smiled with pure enjoyment as the band played his favorite song.
Traveling brings her endless enjoyment.
Learner examples
I get enjoyment from playing football.
Örömet okoz nekem a focizás.
She finds enjoyment in reading books.
Örömét leli a könyvolvasásban.
Music gives me a lot of enjoyment.
We had great enjoyment at the party.
He gets enjoyment from cooking.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enjoyment' (a noun) with 'enjoy' (a verb). For example, saying 'I enjoyment this movie' instead of 'I enjoy this movie' or 'I get enjoyment from this movie'.
Meaning
The feeling of pleasure or satisfaction
Collocations
great enjoyment
|personal enjoyment
|derive enjoyment
|find enjoyment
|for your enjoyment
Synonyms
pleasure (A very close synonym, but can sound slightly more formal or broad in use.)
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delight (Stronger than 'enjoyment', often implying intense pleasure.)
Antonyms
displeasure (Direct opposite, meaning a feeling of unhappiness or dissatisfaction.)
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boredom (Opposite in context, meaning lack of interest or excitement.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|leisure
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The feeling of being happy or pleased when doing something.
A feeling of pleasure, happiness, or satisfaction that comes from an activity or experience.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the enjoyment of [rights/benefits/property]
The contract guarantees the tenant quiet enjoyment of the apartment.
A szerződés garantálja a bérlő számára a lakás zavartalan használatát.
Citizens have the right to the full enjoyment of their freedoms.
Az állampolgároknak joguk van szabadságaik teljes körű gyakorlásához.
He looked forward to the peaceful enjoyment of his retirement home.
Learner examples
The law gives us the enjoyment of these rights.
A törvény biztosítja számunkra e jogok gyakorlását.
We have full enjoyment of the garden.
Teljes mértékben használhatjuk a kertet.
Quiet enjoyment is important for renters.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this meaning is common in legal or formal contexts and may confuse it with emotional pleasure only.
Meaning
The act of having or using something with pleasure
Collocations
enjoyment of rights
|quiet enjoyment
|full enjoyment
|peaceful enjoyment
Synonyms
use (Neutral term for the act, lacks the emotional aspect of 'enjoyment'.)
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possession (Focuses on ownership rather than the pleasure aspect.)
Antonyms
loss (Opposite in sense of no longer having something to use or enjoy.)
Themes
law
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of having or using something and feeling happy about it.
The act or process of possessing, experiencing, or making use of something in a way that gives pleasure.
Grammar
Dictionary form
enjoyment
IPA
GB/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪmənt/
US/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪmənt/
Syllables & stress
en - joy - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (joy)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: enjoyment
- Plural: enjoyment, enjoyments
Word family
Expressions
derive enjoyment from
1/dɪɹˈaɪv ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪmənt fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
Get pleasure from something
To feel happy because of something you do or have.
Examples
- She derives great enjoyment from painting landscapes.
- Many people derive enjoyment from spending time outdoors.
for your enjoyment
1/fɚ jˈʊɹ ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase
Provided to give you pleasure
Something is given or made so you can be happy or have fun.
Examples
- We have prepared some music for your enjoyment.
- This book is for your enjoyment, so take your time reading it.
quiet enjoyment
1/kwˈaɪət ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
Right to use property peacefully
A legal right to use property without interference.
Examples
- The lease guarantees the tenant's quiet enjoyment of the home.
- Quiet enjoyment is an important part of rental agreements.