enjoyment synonyms

enjoyment

n.

  1. The result of obtaining one's desire

    satisfaction, pleasure, delight, happiness; see pleasure 1, satisfaction 2.

  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.

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