enjoyable
adjective
Simple meaning
Pleasant, capable of giving pleasure.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛnˈdʒɔɪəbəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
Pleasant, capable of giving pleasure.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Pleasant, capable of giving pleasure.
Used this way, enjoyable is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: pleasant or capable of giving pleasure
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