enjoyable
gb/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪəbəl/ us/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪəbəl/
A2
English
~ 5600
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
giving pleasure; pleasant and fun
Pleasant and fun to do, have, or experience.
Usage pattern:
an enjoyable [activity/experience]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "enjoyable" with "funny." "Enjoyable" means pleasant or fun, while "funny" means something that makes you laugh. Learners may also say *"enjoyful"* to describe an activity (e.g., *"an joyful movie"*), but the natural word for activities and experiences is "enjoyable."
Synonyms
pleasant (Slightly more general and often a bit more formal; can describe things that are quietly nice, not only fun.)
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fun (More informal and lively; suggests more excitement or playfulness than "enjoyable.")
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entertaining (Focuses more on holding interest or amusement, especially for shows, books, or performances.)
Antonyms
boring (Describes something that does not hold interest or give pleasure, the opposite of enjoyable activities or experiences.)
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unpleasant (Emphasizes that something feels bad or uncomfortable rather than pleasant or fun.)
Collocations
enjoyable experience
|enjoyable evening
|enjoyable read
|highly enjoyable
|thoroughly enjoyable
|fun and enjoyable
Themes
daily life
|leisure
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The film was light and enjoyable, perfect for a Friday night.
- We had a very enjoyable evening talking on the balcony.
- Learning a new language can be challenging but also very enjoyable.
- The book isn’t deep, but it’s an enjoyable read for the train.
- They tried to make the training session more enjoyable by adding games and group activities.
Learner examples
- The class was enjoyable, and I learned a lot.
- We had an enjoyable day at the park.
- This game is enjoyable for both children and adults.
- I find cooking with friends very enjoyable.
- The trip was short but enjoyable.
Grammar
Dictionary form
enjoyable
IPA
GB/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪəbəl/
US/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪəbəl/
Syllables & stress
en - joy - able (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (joy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: enjoyable
Word family
Expressions
find [something] enjoyable
1/fˈaɪnd sˈʌmθɪŋ ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪəbəl/
fixed phrase
consider something pleasant or fun
To think that an activity or experience is pleasant and fun.
Examples
- Many people find learning languages enjoyable when they can use them in real life.
- She doesn’t find long meetings enjoyable at all.
- I find it enjoyable to listen to podcasts while I cook.