recreative

adjective

Definition of recreativenext
as in entertaining

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recreative
  1. entertaining
  2. amusing
  3. soothing
  4. calming
  5. hospitable
  6. comforting
  7. cheerful
  8. comfortable
Adjective
  • The main event figures to be an entertaining and informative war.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • String lights and bistro lighting turn a backyard into an entertaining space and suit patios, pergolas, decks and outdoor dining areas.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertaining
Adjective
  • This breed is a high-energy dog that's rascally, amusing and certainly vocal.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • While the letter is amusing and frank, Kincaid is making a request that would have been ignored.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of amusing
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the in-cabin activities were equally soothing, with meditative coloring books, cards, board games, a yoga mat, and on-the-nose books about getting lost in nature’s beauty.
    — Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Getting organized is emotionally soothing as the moon and Mercury harmonize.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • The songs on the album felt like intricate lullabies with a beautiful, calming, druggy sweetness to them.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 31 July 2026
  • Cherries and bananas rank among the most calming foods to eat before bed.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of calming
Adjective
  • Natural predators and weather changes make the outdoors less hospitable to these pests than indoor plants.
    — Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New England Aquarium adjunct scientist John Chisholm, who was with the crew aiming to tag sharks in Scarborough, said warmer water is making the region more hospitable to some sharks.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of hospitable
Adjective
  • While on vacation, eating a comforting hotel breakfast helps start your day off right.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the album proceeds at a lazy ramble, a blend of the comforting countrypolitian and the folky wanderlust of the progressive country of the late ’60s.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforting
Adjective
  • In the Role Model book, Troy Barrett is a hockey player on Ilya’s team with a history of bullying, while Harris Drover is the team’s cheerful social media manager.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoor brands like Halfdays, FP Movement, Patagonia, and Athleta have quite frankly never looked better, with cheerful colorways, unique designs, and trail-ready pieces all proving that function doesn’t have to mean boring.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • The best styles are super comfortable while also feeling way more elegant than an ordinary sweatsuit.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The budget-friendly, yet comfortable, micro-hotel is an oasis of art and design on an otherwise hectic street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of comfortable
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“Recreative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recreative. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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