RECREATIONAL Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

recreational

adjective

Definition of recreational

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Recent Examples of recreational The project will add to the 94 miles of trails maintained by Great Parks and complement nearby recreational destinations, including Avoca Trailhead, Bass Island and the Little Miami Golf Center. — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2024, that money was used to defeat a campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The 45-acre recreational facility, which opened in 2004, boasts eight softball fields overlaid with seven soccer fields, batting cages and two playgrounds. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 Both routes hug the Huron River and showcase Dexter’s investment in recreational spaces and native habitat restoration. — Stacey Brugeman, Midwest Living, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreational

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreational

Adjective

The project uses horror and darkly comic genre elements to approach the psychological pressures of motherhood, extending Urban’s interest in personal experience as a route into broader social and political terrain.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Charting the trajectory of a comedy career is about more than just seeing a comic crush in front of a few crowds or glibly scrolling through their TikTok clips.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of comic

Adjective

The newer wing added additional living and entertaining spaces, including a handmade kitchen designed with GP & J Baker Interiors, a summer kitchen, a glass sunroom, and a dining area that opens through French doors to the pool terrace.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
The robotic races and other flashy events provide for an entertaining spectacle that can lead to easy news headlines and viral video clips.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of entertaining

Adjective

Their escapade leads not only to the creation of their island paradise, Moonrise Kingdom, but a humorous wild goose chase between Suzy’s parents, Sam’s Scout troop, and the island police chief.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
When asked whether his dog has a favorite Bush song, Rossdale laughs before providing a humorous answer.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

While clearing mobs of enemies can be fun, the combat really shines during the game’s many boss fights.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad provides a fun way to take in the autumn scenery, with plenty of family-friendly excursions on the schedule.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of fun

Adjective

There’s an almost comical confidence to wearing several necklaces at once, particularly when each one has been customized to mean something.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Aston Martin should be well poised to fight for midfield positions during this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, something that just a race or two ago would’ve sounded comical.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of comical

Adjective

As Pierre looks back on filming, one of the most enjoyable parts of the episode was getting to work with the child actors, including Jayce Eiland and Cairo Cash Lee, who play the younger versions of John.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Whatever the intent, the end result is a perversely enjoyable bit of schlock.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyable

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