entertainer
Someone who amuses
An entertainer is someone who performs for an audience—singers, comedians, magicians, dancers, actors.
The term is broad enough to cover anyone whose job is to amuse or engage others professionally.
She was a natural entertainer, commanding the room effortlessly.
The word often implies versatility or showmanship rather than mastery of a single art form.
One who portrays characters
- singerVocal music performer
- dancerOne who moves rhythmically
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- magicianPerformer of illusions
acrobat · musician · juggler · mime · clown · ventriloquist · busker · storyteller
Ceremony host
- MCVocal performer or host
- compereEntertainment event introducer
- presenterOne who delivers content
- anchormanLead television news host
moderator · ringmaster · showman · toastmaster · announcer · facilitator · DJ · VJ
Stylish natural aptitude
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
- pizzazzLively, attention-grabbing quality
- dazzleImpress through radiance
- spectacleVisually striking event
theatricality · pageantry · razzmatazz · extravaganza · flamboyance · bravado · grandstanding · stagecraft
Traveling entertainment with performers
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- sideshowSecondary carnival attraction
- funfairTraveling amusement attraction
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
comedy · slapstick · gags · clowning · pantomime · burlesque · puppetry · acrobatics
Public recognition, widespread
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- starLuminous astronomical object
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- idolObject of worship
A-lister · headliner · limelight · red-carpet · paparazzi · tabloid · fanbase · publicity
Force between poles
- charmAttractive personal quality
- presenceState of being somewhere
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- personalityCharacteristic mental patterns
wit · stage presence · likability · rapport · timing · delivery · expression · crowd-pleasing
Those who observe events
- crowdLarge public gathering
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- viewersPeople who watch
- listenersThose who attend aurally
patrons · attendees · onlookers · admirers · devotees · aficionados · enthusiasts · followers
Acquired ability through practice
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
- creativityCapacity for original thought
improvisation · timing · range · musicianship · choreography · physical comedy · mimicry · impersonation
actor
One who portrays characters
magician · acrobat · musician · juggler · mime · clown · ventriloquist · busker · storyteller · puppeteer
emcee
Ceremony host
anchorman · moderator · ringmaster · showman · toastmaster · announcer · facilitator · DJ · VJ · gameshow
flair
Stylish natural aptitude
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
- pizzazzLively, attention-grabbing quality
- dazzleImpress through radiance
spectacle · theatricality · pageantry · razzmatazz · extravaganza · flamboyance · bravado · grandstanding · stagecraft · costume
circus
Traveling entertainment with performers
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- sideshowSecondary carnival attraction
- funfairTraveling amusement attraction
magic · comedy · slapstick · gags · clowning · pantomime · burlesque · puppetry · acrobatics · ventriloquism
fame
Public recognition, widespread
idol · A-lister · headliner · limelight · red-carpet · paparazzi · tabloid · fanbase · publicity · glamour
magnetism
Force between poles
personality · wit · stage presence · likability · rapport · timing · delivery · expression · crowd-pleasing · engaging
spectators
Those who observe events
listeners · patrons · attendees · onlookers · admirers · devotees · aficionados · enthusiasts · followers · supporters
skill
Acquired ability through practice
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
creativity · improvisation · timing · range · musicianship · choreography · physical comedy · mimicry · impersonation · quick-wittedness
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, celebrity
- entertainerssingers, actor, dancers, actress, musicians
- event servicesevent planner, coordinator, bridal consultant, festival organizer, catering manager
- performersactor, dancer, actress, singer, musician
- social peopleextrovert, extroverts, social butterfly, people person, socialite
- talkerstalker, chatterbox, motormouth, motor-mouth, loudmouth
entertainerbore
Tiresome individual or drill
killjoy · wet blanket · buzzkill · party pooper · dullard
entertainerscholar
Learned, studious person
academic · intellectual · philosopher · preacher · lecturer
- adult entertainmentSexually explicit media
- entertainment systemAudio-visual equipment grouping
- home entertainmentAudio-visual systems for residences
- entertainment centerFurniture for electronics display
- entertainment industryCommercial arts and media sector
- live entertainmentIn-person performances for audiences
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