RECREATION Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word recreation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RECREATION
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| diversion | ||||||||
noun • an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates • a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) • an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack | ||||||||
| amusement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of delight at being entertained • an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention | ||||||||
| enjoyment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the pleasure felt when having a good time • act of receiving pleasure from something • (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property | ||||||||
| entertainment | nounn | |||||||
noun • an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention | ||||||||
| fun | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • activities that are enjoyable or amusing • verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) • violent and excited activity • a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement | ||||||||
| pastime | nounn | |||||||
noun • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | ||||||||
| pleasure | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience • something or someone that provides a source of happiness • a formal expression • an activity that affords enjoyment • sexual gratification | ||||||||
| relaxation | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers • (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance • a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry • an occurrence of control or strength weakening • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount • the act of making less strict | ||||||||
| leisure | nounn | |||||||
noun • time available for ease and relaxation • freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity | ||||||||
| refreshment | nounn | |||||||
noun • snacks and drinks served as a light meal • activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation | ||||||||
