Definitions

entertainment

[en-ter-teyn-muhnt] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪn mənt /

NOUN

amusement, pleasure

Synonyms

STRONG

ball bash blast celebration cheer clambake delight dissipation distraction diversion enjoyment feast frolic fun gaiety game grins laughs merriment merrymaking party pastime picnic play recreation relaxation relief revelry satisfaction shindig sport spree surprise treat

WEAK

big-time blowout divertissement fun and games good time high time leisure activity lots of laughs regalement wingding

Antonyms

STRONG

depression dissatisfaction gloom labor melancholy misery need pain profession sadness seriousness sorrow task unhappiness vocation want work

WEAK

chore drudgery

Example Sentences

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“The history of the interactive entertainment business has been one of great creators using technology to do amazing things to please audiences,” Zelnick says on a call with analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal

D’Amaro was put in charge of the effort, which is designed to cement Disney’s leading position in leisure entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times

If anything, the harder they come after people’s entertainment, the bigger the backlash will become.

From Salon

But they were topped on Tuesday, when he was named the next CEO of the storied 102-year-old entertainment company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Discovery would be a win for entertainment, viewers, and content creators.

From Barron's

entertainment

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