Synonyms for

Enjoying

Verb / ˌeˈndʒɔɪɪŋ / / ɪˈndʒɔɪɪŋ / Another word for enjoying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To take pleasure or satisfaction in something.

Synonyms & similar words

bask love revel suffer savour enjoy relish delight savor appreciating relishing savoring admiring fancying liking loving cherishing treasuring valuing embracing

Synonyms by register

Formal

appreciating relishing deriving pleasure from

Informal

liking digging getting a kick out of having a blast

Literary

savory basking in

Antonyms

disliking hating loathing detesting abhorring resenting

Common collocations

  • enjoying oneself
  • enjoying the moment
  • enjoying life
  • enjoying the view
  • enjoying the food
  • enjoying the company
  • enjoying the music

Word family

noun enjoyment
verb enjoy
adjective enjoyable
adverb enjoyably

Usage note

Enjoying typically implies a positive and active experience. Avoid using it for passive states where 'liking' might be more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. I am enjoying my new toy.
  2. She is enjoying her time at the beach.
  3. He is enjoying his favorite TV show.
  4. We are enjoying our vacation.
  5. The children are enjoying their ice cream.

Quotes

  • The trick is enjoying life. Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead. - Marjorie Pay Hinckley
  • The key to enjoying the moment is to always carry a list of fun things to do in case of emergency. - Shannon L. Alder
  • Happiness consists not in having much, but in being content with little. - Marguerite Gardiner

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