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Antonyms for enjoyably


Grammar : Adv
Spell : en-joi-uh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈdʒɔɪ ə bəl



Definition of enjoyably

Origin :
  • 1640s, "capable of being enjoyed," from enjoy + -able. Meaning "affording pleasure" is from 1744. Related: Enjoyably; enjoyableness.
  • As in nicely : adv in a welcome manner
Example sentences :
  • There had followed a little supper, and the affair ended most enjoyably.
  • Extract from : « Andy at Yale » by Roy Eliot Stokes
  • "I'm afraid you and I are in the same boat," said Graeme enjoyably.
  • Extract from : « Pearl of Pearl Island » by John Oxenham
  • Speeches, toasts and a gramophone concert made the evening pass quickly and enjoyably.
  • Extract from : « The Home of the Blizzard » by Douglas Mawson
  • In the history of Scotland, most of what is worth knowing may be most enjoyably learned from the pages of Sir Walter.
  • Extract from : « Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland » by Daniel Turner Holmes
  • The effects of my adventure soon passed away, and the days glided on most enjoyably.
  • Extract from : « Brownsmith's Boy » by George Manville Fenn
  • The freedom seemed bred, imperceptibly and enjoyably, from the delicate cloud in the air.
  • Extract from : « Hilda » by Sarah Jeanette Duncan
  • When I have time, I lie down, on my stuffed-seaweed bed, and write my thoughts leisurely and enjoyably.
  • Extract from : « An Ocean Tramp » by William McFee
  • In order to do this enjoyably or successfully, it is necessary to have the piazza or garden somewhat secluded.
  • Extract from : « The Etiquette of To-day » by Edith B. Ordway
  • "Well, I like that," cried Grace, breaking the silence in which they had all been enjoyably regarding the little scene.
  • Extract from : « The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle » by Laura Lee Hope
  • On Gypsy she cantered, she trotted, she galloped, just as naturally and enjoyably as though she had been born on horseback.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Dana Gatlin

Synonyms for enjoyably

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