NYT Dictionary

ENJOY

/enˈd͡ʒoɪ/
Verben-JOYen-joy · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2024

Meaning

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English enjoyen, from Old French enjoier, anjoier, enjoer (“to give joy, receive with joy, rejoice”), equivalent to en- + joy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

appreciatedelight inrejoicerelishpleasurefeastgroovecoitizego to bed withsleep with

Antonyms

suffer

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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