entertaining

[ en-ter-tey-ning ]

adjective

1. affording entertainment; amusing; diverting:

   We spent an entertaining evening at the theater.

entertaining

/ ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ /

adjective

1. serving to entertain or give pleasure; diverting; amusing

Derived Forms

• ˌenterˈtainingly, adverb

Other Words From

• enter·taining·ly adverb
• nonen·ter·taining adjective
• quasi-enter·taining adjective
• self-enter·taining adjective
• unen·ter·taining adjective
• unen·ter·taining·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of entertaining¹

First recorded in 1615–25; entertain + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The correct frame for this election was not how entertaining or outrageous anyone is, or how well one side or another is doing.

From Salon

The company says it takes seriously its responsibility of teaching and entertaining children for the amount of time they spend with “CoComelon” content.

From Los Angeles Times

"But it is still the year’s most relentlessly entertaining blockbuster."

From BBC

This was entertaining from the outset - the same inexperienced England squad looking far more comfortable in the shorter format.

From BBC

Many were predictable but entertaining, capturing a cross-section of humanity in our politics.

From Salon

Related Words

• absorbing
• affecting
• captivating
• charming
• compelling
• delightful
• diverting
• engaging
• engrossing
• enjoyable
• enticing
• exciting
• fascinating
• fun
• funny
• humorous
• impressive
• inspiring
• interesting
• lively