Synonyms of entertained

entertained 1 of 2

adjective

as in amused

Related Words

• amused
• stimulated
• energized
• enthralled
• charmed
• galvanized
• fascinated
• excited
• enlivened
• invigorated
• hypnotized
• enchanted
• engrossed
• vitalized
• animated
• intrigued
• engaged
• captivated
• absorbed
• mesmerized
• interested
• beguiled
• delighted
• bewitched
• rapt
• pleased
• thrilled

Dissimilar Words

• bored
• sick
• tired
• weary
• jaded
• fed up
• wearied
• sick and tired
• disinterested
• uninterested
• apathetic
• satiated
• sated
• glutted
• surfeited

entertained

2 of 2

verb

past tense of entertain

1

as in regaled

to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied

entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amused
• regaled
• distracted
• occupied
• delighted
• appeased
• interested
• diverted
• pleased
• solaced
• engrossed
• engaged
• captivated
• consoled
• enchanted
• busied
• involved
• comforted
• charmed
• immersed
• intrigued
• enthralled
• mesmerized
• fascinated
• hypnotized
• disported
• humored
• indulged
• contented
• beguiled
• bewitched
• pampered
• gratified
• placated
• soothed
• spoiled
• absorbed
• obliged
• pacified
• coddled
• gripped
• pleasured
• mollified
• propitiated
• conciliated
• mollycoddled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• exhausted
• tired
• drained
• wore
• fatigued
• wearied
• annoyed
• disturbed
• aggravated
• upset
• jaded
• harassed
• bothered
• vexed
• perturbed
• exasperated
• piqued
• harried
• grated
• enervated
• fretted
• wore out
• chafed
• irked
• pestered
• bugged
• nettled
• peeved
• galled

2

as in pondered

to give serious and careful thought to

have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pondered
• considered
• contemplated
• debated
• studied
• questioned
• explored
• weighed
• eyed
• reviewed
• analyzed
• deliberated
• cogitated
• ruminated
• meditated
• revolved
• looked at
• chewed on
• thought (about or over)
• turned
• mulled (over)
• digested
• chewed over
• perpended
• wrestled (with)
• reminisced
• kicked around
• pored (over)
• reasoned
• reflected (on or upon)
• concluded
• beat one's brains out (about)
• believed
• mused (upon)
• cudgeled one's brains (about)
• absorbed
• conceived
• opined
• fixated (on or upon)
• speculated (about)
• assimilated
• obsessed (about or over)
• dwelled (on or upon)
• brooded (about or over)
• drank (in)
• second-guessed
• fretted (about or over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• overlooked
• dismissed
• rejected
• slighted
• pooh-poohed

3

as in had

to keep in one's mind or heart

I don't entertain the hope of ever getting a girl like that to go out with me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• had
• held
• retained
• cherished
• harbored
• kept
• cultivated
• bore
• maintained
• remembered
• nursed
• sustained
• fostered
• nurtured
• held on to
• preserved
• carried
• hugged
• hung on to
• supported
• treasured
• stuck (to)
• clung (to)
• cleaved (to)
• fixated (on or upon)
• obsessed (about or over)
• brooded (about or over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• denied
• dropped
• disregarded
• refused
• overlooked
• rejected
• forgot
• declined
• abandoned
• repudiated
• scorned
• discarded
• deserted
• quit
• renounced
• gave up
• disdained
• abjured
• erased
• parted (with)
• forsook
• threw out
• expunged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entertained

Adjective

Tech Accessory Organizer Untangling a ball of cords can kill time on a long travel day, but there are far better ways to stay entertained. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025

Verb

And those just interested in being entertained will have plenty of music to enjoy throughout the weekend. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Adults can share the duties of handing out snacks and keeping kids entertained. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

His antics have entertained aquarium visitors and drawn attention online, where videos have documented just how creative Momota can get with the cones. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Disneyland will invite longtime fans to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane next year with a fireworks show, parade and nighttime spectacular that entertained visitors over the past two decades. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026

The idea is one of extension, of continuing the thread of modernity, of constantly making new again and again—maintaining continuity against so many distractions, ignoring the jewelry-rattlers who want to be entertained in the fancy theatah. — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Minor league baseball is known for its theme nights, promotional giveaways, and on-field antics that keep the fans entertained all game long. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Bridges first emerged on the stand-up circuit in 2004, shortly after his 17th birthday, and has since entertained more than two million fans worldwide across a succession of record-breaking arena tours. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

But that’s coming from the perspective of someone who needs more than just Mustache Ride references to be entertained, which is not this movie’s target audience. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026