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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In a post on X about after the explosion, Musk said: “Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!”

From The Wall Street Journal

This isn't just another attraction - it's an attempt by the US entertainment giant to build one of the biggest theme parks in the world.

From BBC

TikTok said the awards show is intended to celebrate the influencers who’ve helped transform the app into a global force that has shaped the way younger Americans shop and consume entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times

It was entertainment, engineered to generate attention and revenue.

From BBC

The former financer was known for having connections across entertainment, politics and business.

From BBC

entertainment

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