as in amused
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of entertained
Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Culinary classes, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and movie showings keep youngsters entertained indoors.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
First and foremost, viewers want to be entertained.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
New Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Jennifer Tilly is certainly keeping her costars entertained.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Bored cats can turn to stealing for entertainment, so it is advised to offer toys or treats to keep felines entertained.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Image Near Campus Martius Park in Detroit, a member of the Detroit Circus wore a dreidel hat and entertained a crowd at a menorah lighting.
—Philip Pacheco, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
That was clear to those the dancer entertained at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the 19th century.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Culinary classes, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and movie showings keep youngsters entertained indoors.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
First and foremost, viewers want to be entertained.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
New Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Jennifer Tilly is certainly keeping her costars entertained.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Bored cats can turn to stealing for entertainment, so it is advised to offer toys or treats to keep felines entertained.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Image Near Campus Martius Park in Detroit, a member of the Detroit Circus wore a dreidel hat and entertained a crowd at a menorah lighting.
—Philip Pacheco, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
That was clear to those the dancer entertained at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the 19th century.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertained
Adjective
-
TikTok Users Reacts So far, the January 21 video has over 137,000 likes and many comments from amused users in the comments section.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Fed Chair Jerome Powell isn’t amused, seeing such audits as a veiled attack on the bank’s independence, as reported in Investopedia.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
On influencers at the DNC and RNC This tension between influencers and traditional media gained prominence when influencers had access to both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
-
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins had high praise for Wells before the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Jeff Skinner has not enjoyed a strong first half and would have to contribute an enormous final half in order to be considered for another deal.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
-
The Patriots are also expected to interview ex-Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who is considered a leading candidate for the job.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Yet the game held more significance for sentimental reasons given the mammoth trade intertwining the two teams’ futures.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
-
After years at 53rd Street and Harper Court it was held at Midway Plaisance Park near the University of Chicago campus.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
-
Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Producers hold onto their rights and their IP and the value from our spend is retained in the UK, not across the Atlantic.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
-
Leicester have retained their former men’s training ground, Belvoir Drive, just outside the city centre, which is situated in a housing estate, and there is so far no information on the Land Registry of a sale.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
At its core, the book is a celebration of togetherness, a reminder that the heart of any party lies in making guests feel cherished.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
-
These textiles were cherished as precious heirlooms and passed down through families over generations in Indonesia.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
-
Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Entertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertained. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share