Synonyms for

Enjoyed

Verb / ˌeˈndʒɔɪd / / ɪˈndʒɔɪd / Another word for enjoyed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To take pleasure or delight in something

Synonyms & similar words

bask love revel suffer savour enjoy relish delight savor liked loved appreciated adored cherished treasured relished digested savored delighted pleasured

Synonyms by register

Formal

appreciated savored relished valued

Informal

liked dug got a kick out of was into

Literary

delighted in took pleasure in reveled in

Antonyms

disliked hated loathed detested abhorred despised

Common collocations

  • enjoyed the meal
  • enjoyed the party
  • enjoyed the show
  • enjoyed the book
  • enjoyed the vacation
  • enjoyed the company
  • enjoyed the music

Word family

noun enjoyment
verb enjoy
adjective enjoyable
adverb enjoyably

Usage note

Primarily used to express pleasure or satisfaction derived from an activity or experience. Avoid using 'enjoyed' with abstract concepts like 'enjoyed the fact that' as it can sound unnatural.

Example sentences

  1. I enjoyed playing with my friends at recess.
  2. She enjoyed reading her favorite book.
  3. My family enjoyed going on vacation.
  4. He enjoyed watching the fireworks on the Fourth of July.
  5. We enjoyed listening to music on our road trip.

Quotes

  • “I have enjoyed greatly the second blooming... suddenly you find - at the age of 50, say - that a whole new life has opened before you.” - Agatha Christie
  • “The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters.” - Audrey Hepburn
  • “Life is short. Focus on what really matters most. You have to change your priorities over time.” - Roy T. Bennett

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