RECREATIONAL Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

recreational

adjective

Definition of recreational

as in comic

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Recent Examples of recreational The findings come as more states are legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use. — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 Community members share stories Santos said closing the Y will impact services, camps and recreational sports for thousands of children. — Chase Jordan august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 Digital streaks, from nightly games to professional habits, often hijack our intentions, turning recreational activities into obligations that cost us real rest. — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 However, city records and previous public announcements show the pools had hosted recreational programming and other activities at least through 2025. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreational

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational

Adjective

Gasteyer received excellent reviews for her scene-stealing comic turns when the show opened Monday, April 20, at the Nederlander Theatre.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
How many comic-book films would dare to leave their audience in a lurch, even for just a few minutes?

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of comic

Adjective

Since the product's release, countless shoppers have taken to social media and the brand's website to leave comical reviews.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Looking back on the rumor mill and all the speculation that was going around online, are there any comical things that stick out to you?

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of comical

Adjective

By next weekend, the experience outdoors will be more enjoyable for most looking to take advantage of the dwindling days of summer break.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
For Schrager, figuring out how all those pieces fit together remains one of the most enjoyable parts of the job.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyable

Adjective

In fact, a Texas jury once found that an alligator mascot infringed the beaver, so nobody should assume a judge shares their sense of the ridiculous.

— Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Throughout the evacuation, Olya fixates on the fact that men aged 18 to 60 are barred from leaving, all the while wearing a ridiculous big fluffy hat that seems to protect her more from the societal meltdown around her than from the cold.

— Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 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