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enjoyable

|en/joy/a/ble|

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/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/

(enjoy)

take pleasure

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdverb
enjoyenjoysenjoysenjoyedenjoyedenjoyingenjoymentenjoyableenjoyably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'enjoyable' originates from the Old French word 'enjoier', where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'joie' meant 'joy'.

Historical Evolution

'enjoier' transformed into the Middle English word 'enjoyen', and eventually became the modern English word 'enjoyable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to give joy', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'giving pleasure or satisfaction'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

giving pleasure or satisfaction.

The movie was very enjoyable.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35