enjoyment

en·joy·ment (en jo̵i′mənt, in-)

noun

the act or state of enjoying; specif.,
1. the possession, use, or benefit of something
2. a pleasurable experiencing of something
something enjoyed
pleasure; gratification; joy

The result of obtaining one's desire
satisfaction, pleasure, delight, happiness; see pleasure 1, satisfaction 2.
The act of fulfilling one's desire
satisfaction, gratification, enjoying, rejoicing, delighting, triumph, appreciation, spending, having, using, occupation, use, possession, benefit, fun, diversion, entertainment, amusement, pleasure, luxury, sensuality, indulgence, self-indulgence, self-gratification, voluptuousness, hedonism.
Antonyms abstinence*, refusal*, rejection. See syn. study at pleasure.pleasure.

Preposition: of

countryside: The Countryside Act of 1968 was passed by Parliament to provide improved opportunities for the enjoyment of the countryside by the public.
woodland: They also wish to see an increase in new native woodland and an increase in peoples awareness and enjoyment of woodland.
possession: The Court at Strasbourg found a violation of Article 1 of Protocol No.1 ( peaceful enjoyment of possessions ) 482.
waterway: They are stimulating schemes which enhance the use and enjoyment of the waterway.
blessing: Is there more enjoyment of the outward blessings of life than before?
singing: Enjoyment of singing is the main requirement and specialist singing tutors help choir members learn the skills needed.

Converse of object

spoil: But that doesn't spoil the enjoyment of reading it.
derive: But the truth was that he had a personal life from which he derived great enjoyment and satisfaction.
enhance: The work will enhance the enjoyment of our visitors.
maximize: This will prevent us arranging a clashing event and enable us to maximize the enjoyment of the membership.
stimulate: Stimulates enjoyment and interest through varied methods of teaching and learning about recent developments in Biology.
promote: Above all, we hope to promote enjoyment of literature and a sense of the range of its possibilities.

Adjective modifier

peaceful: Article 1 of the first protocol to the Convention guarantees the individual a right to the peaceful enjoyment of his possessions.
sheer: You will have made films at school, at college or just by yourself for the sheer enjoyment of it.
quiet: The law is on your side to have quiet enjoyment of the property.
pure: The quality of the playing and the pure enjoyment of young and old responding to one another was pure magic.
outdoor: CCW is the Government_s statutory adviser on sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and the opportunity for outdoor enjoyment throughout Wales and its inshore waters.
sensual: This will come to pass by an improvement of sensual enjoyment.

Noun used with modifier

gaming: However the biggest fee I've had to pay has been that of my gaming enjoyment.
driving: The best driving enjoyment I have had in 20 years!

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