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entertainment Synonyms

Another word for entertainment

Choosing another word for entertainment depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment, or an event, performance, or activity designed to give pleasure to an audience.

Usage Example

"The festival offers live music, theater, and other forms of family amusement."

Strongest
amusement
recreation
Strong
diversion
pastime
distraction
enjoyment
fun
leisure
pleasure
show

• noun (Context 2)

The hospitable reception and treatment of guests or strangers, especially through the provision of food, drink, and social company.

Usage Example

"A modest budget was allocated for the official hospitality of visiting foreign diplomats."

Strongest
hospitality
Strong
hosting
reception
welcome

• noun (Context 3)

The act of holding an idea, proposal, or feeling in the mind for consideration.

Usage Example

"The committee's brief consideration of the proposal gave the applicants a glimmer of hope."

Strongest
consideration
Strong
contemplation
deliberation

Opposites of entertainment

The opposite of entertainment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inhospitality
rejection
boredom
dismissal
disregard
tedium
monotony
neglect
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• Nearby Words

entertainer
entertaining
entertainingly
entertainment
enthrall
enthralling
enthrallment

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Entertainment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/entertainment
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