RECREATIONAL Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

recreational

adjective

Definition of recreational

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Recent Examples of recreational Uthmeier was also in charge of a political committee, Keep Florida Clean, dedicated to defeating a recreational marijuana initiative. — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The indictment, unsealed Thursday, alleges that Lucas and her relatives set up a business to sell marijuana before the substance was legalized for recreational sales in the commonwealth. — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 The agency charged with regulating Colorado’s first-in-the-nation legal recreational marijuana market potentially put consumers at risk of using contaminated products, a new state audit found. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 Although modern recreational hot-air ballooning was still in its infancy in the United States, its popularity was soaring, with technological breakthroughs in the 1960s having made the sport safer and more predictable. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreational

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational

Adjective

This isn’t the first time real-world politics have informed comic writing.

— Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
The church elders’ comic banter brings the play to life, but a mother-daughter clash over faith, independence and gender politics feels underdeveloped, despite a visually striking production.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of comic

Adjective

The Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings weren’t going to re-create double-overtime playoff moments from the early 2010s on Tuesday, but the game was still an entertaining affair.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
In addition to a pool with an inset spa, the resort-like grounds host an entertaining pavilion anchored by a pizza oven, bar, and grilling station, as well as a mini-golf course and putting area.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertaining

Adjective

Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes recalled a humorous story about Bailey while speaking to reporters on Wednesday.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Absurd and darkly humorous drama, offering an unconventional take on aging, loneliness and human dignity.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

By redesigning the work product—an important element of the daily routines—work became more enjoyable for the employees.

— Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Once night falls and the Delta breeze carries away any remaining daytime warmth, climbing becomes a far more enjoyable experience.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoyable

Adjective

One woman who grew up in China during Mao's Cultural Revolution is not only pushing back against her home country's reaction, but also calling out how blatantly ridiculous the situation is.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
The game includes a ridiculous campaign centered around a new Korean civil war.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of ridiculous

Adjective

But that capacity to feel deeply, especially when that feeling is the heart-wrenching universal antic that is love, brings with it some degree of suffering.

— Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
The spectacularly antic tale of originals and doubles, locals and outsiders, visually and philosophically lampoons the very concept of identity.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026