enjoying

en-joy-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "enjoy"; taking pleasure or satisfaction in something.

  2. 2.

    Currently having the benefit or advantage of something.

  3. 3.

    Experiencing or possessing something good at the present time.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    enjoying life — living happily
  • •
    enjoying oneself — having a good time

Related words

Antonyms: disliking, hating
See also: enjoy, enjoyable, enjoyed, enjoys
Synonyms: appreciating, liking, relishing, savoring

Etymology

Present participle of "enjoy," from Old French enjoir ("to give joy to"), from en- ("make") + joir ("to enjoy").