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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Sitting in the pews in Downey, the singer reflected on why he got into music and why Christian entertainment is on the rise.

From Los Angeles Times

But while Reiner, a blistering critic of the president, disagreed with many conservatives on policy, he also worked to build relationships with them — in media and entertainment circles, the California State Capitol, and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times

TikTok's surge from niche video-sharing tool to global powerhouse is one of the biggest shifts in digital entertainment since the advent of social media.

From Barron's

Today our stars inhabit the cultural firmament, in sports and in entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Prediction markets, especially sports outcome contracts, are primarily gambling and entertainment products and are not aligned with Vanguard’s mission to give investors the best chance for investment success,” says a Vanguard spokeswoman.

From Barron's

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