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entertained

ADJECTIVE
given hospitality
Synonyms
STRONGEST
honored
STRONG
banqueted cherished feasted feted harbored received regaled sheltered treated welcomed
WEAK
wined and dined
Antonyms
WEAK
bored depressed ignored irritated neglected spurned
ADJECTIVE
diverted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amused enthralled
STRONG
beguiled charmed cheered delighted engrossed entranced exhilarated interested occupied pleased relaxed tickled transported
WEAK
enjoying oneself happy having fun
Antonyms
STRONG
depressed disinterested unoccupied
WEAK
bored ignored irritated neglected spurned

Example Sentences

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It’s kind of this eternal thing: humans love great stories, and they love being together in a place and being entertained.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

They included the lifestyle series "With love, Meghan" in which the former actress entertained guests in an opulent California home with a series of arts-and-crafts projects.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

A previously unthinkable risk now being entertained by some is trouble at life assurers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"Two pounds will keep the kids entertained for an hour," smiles Michelle Michael, the Grand Pier's boss.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

He’d come to see me, but she told me to keep to my room while she entertained him.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

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