Definitions

have a good time

VERB

enjoy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate like love relish revel in savor

STRONG

adore dig fancy go mind

WEAK

be entertained be fond of be pleased delight in dote on drink in eat up flip over freak out on get a charge out of get a kick out of get high on have a ball have fun live a little live it up luxuriate in paint the town rejoice in take joy in thrill to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate

WEAK

detest lack need want

Example Sentences

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have a good time

If you can afford it, this friendship is important to you, and you think you’ll have a good time, I say do it.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

He positions himself as a guy who wants to have a good time and who throws tentpole pop-culture events.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

“I think the AG’s going to have a good time with this one.”

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

"I just want it for the World Cup, to have a good time," he explains.

From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026

The ship wasn’t leaving for a week and I figured to have a good time before it left.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson