enjoyable

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /-ȯiəbəl/ (ame, mw)

1.形容詞B1

釋義

When an activity, experience, or event is enjoyable, taking part in it or watching it brings you pleasure and happiness.

例句

The film was so enjoyable that Aiko watched it three times.

so + adjective + that-clause

The Yamada family spent an enjoyable evening eating and playing games.

collocation: enjoyable evening

同義詞

pleasant
More general; can describe weather, people, or experiences; slightly more formal
fun
More informal; suggests playful or active enjoyment; used mainly in spoken English
entertaining
Specifically describes shows, performances, or events that hold your attention
lovely
More emotional and warm; often used for social occasions or personal experiences

反義詞

unpleasant
The direct opposite; describes experiences that cause discomfort or displeasure
boring
Describes something that does not interest you or makes you feel tired

be + enjoyable

find + object + enjoyable

so + enjoyable + that-clause

Frequently modified by intensifiers such as 'very', 'highly', 'most', and 'thoroughly'. Common in the pattern 'find something enjoyable'.

❌The movie was very enjoy.

✅The movie was very enjoyable.

💡'Enjoy' is a verb; 'enjoyable' is the adjective form used after linking verbs like 'be'.

❌I am enjoyable at the party.

✅I enjoyed the party.

💡'Enjoyable' describes the activity or event, not the person's feeling.

enjoyable — adjective