enjoys

[en-joi]

verb (used with object)

to experience with joy; take pleasure in: He enjoys Chinese food.

to have and use with satisfaction; have the benefit of: He enjoys an excellent income from his trust funds.

to find or experience pleasure for (oneself): She seems to enjoy herself at everything she does.

to undergo (an improvement): Automobile manufacturers have enjoyed a six-percent rise in sales over the past month.

to have intercourse with.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English enjoyen to make joyful < Old French enjoier to give joy to. See en-¹, joy

Related forms

en·joy·er, noun

en·joy·ing·ly, adverb

pre·en·joy, verb (used with object)

re·en·joy, verb (used with object)

un·en·joyed, adjective

un·en·joy·ing, adjective

un·en·joy·ing·ly, adverb

Synonyms
1. appreciate, fancy, relish, savor. 2. possess, own.

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Enjoys is always a great word to know.

So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.