enjoyable — giving pleasure; pleasant and satisfying
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving pleasure; pleasant and satisfying
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The movie was so enjoyable that I watched it three times in a row.
- My grandmother finds doing crossword puzzles more enjoyable than watching TV.
- The only enjoyable part of the dentist visit was the free toothbrush.
enjoyable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbəl/]
giving pleasure; pleasant and satisfying
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the French verb 'enjoy', which originated from Old French 'enjoir' (to give joy to), combining 'en-' (to put into) and 'joy' (from Latin 'gaudium', meaning happiness). The suffix '-able' was added in the 17th century to create the adjective form meaning 'capable of being enjoyed'.
Breakdown
enjoy (French: to take pleasure in) + -able (Latin suffix meaning 'capable of' or 'worthy of'). The base 'enjoy' itself breaks down as: en- (put into) + joy (happiness).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The movie was so enjoyable that I watched it three times in a row.”
“My grandmother finds doing crossword puzzles more enjoyable than watching TV.”
“The only enjoyable part of the dentist visit was the free toothbrush.”
“Learning English becomes more enjoyable when you study with friends.”
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