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. hospitable
  5. cheerful
  6. comfortable
  7. amiable
  8. joyous
Adjective
  • Big-batch recipes are not only a foolproof entertaining trick, but those big, beautiful bowls filled with punch look impressive too.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Develop a cohesive plan that focuses on deploying the infrastructure to make the experience more engaging, informative and entertaining.
    Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of entertaining
Adjective
  • Other videos don’t end so super—with a range of different crashes resulting, which may seem amusing to watch.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Additional viewers found the segment to be amusing, with several enjoying the Port Authority joke.
    Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of amusing
Adjective
  • And yet the show has a soothing effect, predicated on the idea that human behavior (and misery) isn’t mysterious or unchangeable.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Sunset Sherbet provides a soothing and calming effect, while the White Widow Hybrid THC-A Live Resin Liquid Budder Vape Pen offers a balanced mix of indica and sativa effects.
    Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothing
Adjective
  • California’s tax incentive program is cited as the main culprit for driving creators outside of the city to more hospitable locations like Georgia and New York, as well as Australia and European locations like London.
    Kristen Lopez, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
  • With just three tables indoors and two outdoors, there is no place more cozy or hospitable to indulge in manti, Turkey’s beloved dumplings.
    Lela London, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of hospitable
Adjective
  • In the book, the cynical green character successfully steals Christmas from his cheerful neighbors in Whoville — with help from his pet dog Max — and learns the true meaning of Christmas along the way.
    Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • The red, white, and black color palette is festive but more subtle than other ugly Christmas sweaters, and the knit is comfortable, lightweight, stretchy, and breathable.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • By focusing on relationship-building, presenting options that empower the client and using assumptive language, top insurance agents create a smooth and comfortable decision-making process.
    David Price, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of comfortable
Adjective
  • The Spa is Worth the Whole Trip To begin, step into a world like no other at the Chuan Spa, where you’ll be greeted by amiable and accommodating staff who will assist in creating a soothing experience for you during your time here.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
  • But Brown turns out to be an amiable businessman who identified a market inefficiency.
    Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • While men crave the joyous beauty of motherhood and the freedom of emotional expression, women resent them.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Find out in this joyous show filled with unforgettable characters and thrilling songs that evoke the London of Dickens’ era.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of joyous
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