Enjoyable meaning in English
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Definition
enjoyable: pleasant, nice, fun
Examples
- "Learning to fly airplanes can be a very fun and enjoyable experience for anyone, and it's easier than most people think it is."
- "Some people enjoy collecting knives, others enjoy building robots, and some English people think that the most enjoyable hobby of all is to hunt a small fox with a pack of dogs."
Exercise 1
"Flying is simple, affordable, fun and safe."
Select the antonyms (words with an opposite meaning) of the following terms.
Example: "Easy" ---> "Difficult"
"Affordable" --->
"Safe" --->
Select the antonyms (words with an opposite meaning) of the following terms.
Example: "Easy" ---> "Difficult"
"Affordable" --->
"Safe" --->
"Flying is simple, affordable, fun and safe."
Select the antonyms (words with an opposite meaning) of the following terms.
Example: "Easy" ---> "Difficult"
"Affordable" ---> Pricey 1
"Safe" ---> Dangerous 2
Select the antonyms (words with an opposite meaning) of the following terms.
Example: "Easy" ---> "Difficult"
"Affordable" ---> Pricey 1
"Safe" ---> Dangerous 2
1 Pricey: This is the correct answer. "Pricey" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and both are opposite in meaning to "affordable". When something is "affordable" it is within one's (financial) means or "not too expensive". Example: Houses were affordable 10 years ago, but now I don't have enough money to pay for one. A "pricey (restaurant)" is expensive.
1 Cheap: This is incorrect. The term "cheap" is not an antonym of "affordable" and both terms have similar meanings. A "cheap (holiday)" is one which is inexpensive; an "affordable (holiday)" is within one's price range: a holiday that one can "afford".
1 Suitable: This is incorrect. A "suitable (offer)" is one which is convenient or appropriate. We use the term "unsuitable" or "inappropriate" to describe the opposite meaning.
1 Tough: This is incorrect. "Tough" is an antonym of the term "easy" and shares a similar meaning with "hard" or "difficult". For example: My exam was very tough, but fortunately I passed.
2 Dangerous: This is the correct answer. The terms "safe" and "dangerous" have opposite meanings. When we read that flying is "safe" this means that it is free from danger or without risks. Example: At night, I don't feel very safe where I live.
2 Sure: This is incorrect. "Sure" is not an antonym of "safe". "Sure" means "certain", for example: I am sure that he will arrive soon. Terms which have an opposite meaning to "sure" are: "unsure" and "uncertain".
2 Enjoyable: This is incorrect. "Enjoyable" is not an antonym of "safe". An "enjoyable (trip)" is one which is pleasurable or fun. "Unpleasant" is a term which has an opposite meaning to "enjoyable".
2 Sad: This is incorrect. "Sad" is not an antonym of "safe". A "sad (story)" is one which is unhappy.
Exercise 2
"Listen to that coffee machine – it makes some funny noises"
In this context, Hannah likely means the coffee machine makes some noises.
A film that makes you laugh is a film.
An enjoyable holiday with lots of pleasant activities is a holiday.
In this context, Hannah likely means the coffee machine makes some noises.
A film that makes you laugh is a film.
An enjoyable holiday with lots of pleasant activities is a holiday.
"Listen to that coffee machine – it makes some funny noises"
In this context, Hannah likely means the coffee machine makes some strange 1 noises.
A film that makes you laugh is a funny 2 film.
An enjoyable holiday with lots of pleasant activities is a fun 3 holiday.
In this context, Hannah likely means the coffee machine makes some strange 1 noises.
A film that makes you laugh is a funny 2 film.
An enjoyable holiday with lots of pleasant activities is a fun 3 holiday.
1 strange: In this context, the term "funny" means strange, peculiar or curious. The coffee machine makes noises that Hannah finds unusual or bizarre. Another example: My uncle has some FUNNY opinions about immigration OR There's a funny odor coming from the oven. Note that context determines whether "funny" describes something "odd" or something "amusing".
1 hilarious: This is incorrect. If something is hilarious, it makes us laugh a lot. Hannah doesn't mean that the coffee machine is "funny" or "amusing" in this way. Note that context determines the meaning of "funny": A 'funny joke' makes you laugh, while a "funny feeling" or "funny odor" describes something peculiar or odd.
1 enjoyable: This is incorrect. The terms "funny" and "enjoyable" are not synonyms. If something is "enjoyable" it is pleasurable. Example: I had a very enjoyable meal last night.
2 funny: A "funny" film is a film that makes you laugh. In this context, "funny" means "comical". Another example: My teacher told me a very FUNNY joke.
2 fun: This is not the best choice. A "fun" film is enjoyable and amusing. However, it does not necessarily make you laugh.
3 fun: This is correct. A "fun" holiday is enjoyable. Example: We went wind-surfing, mountaineering and also visited nearby islands - it was great FUN!
3 funny: This is incorrect. In this context, "funny" means "strange". Example: During my trip to Sweden, I was sick for most of the time, so it was a bit of a FUNNY (=peculiar) holiday!
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