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

Other Word Forms

• entertainingly adverb
• nonentertaining adjective
• quasi-entertaining adjective
• self-entertaining adjective
• unentertaining adjective
• unentertainingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of entertaining¹

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

Example Sentences

As the No. 1 Test team in the world, they believe that Bazball is just a funny term for more entertaining cricket—something Australians have specialized in for a long time.

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D’Aquino’s defense: She had been slyly subverting the propaganda machine the whole time, entertaining Americans with facetious language no one could take seriously and introducing upbeat American music the GIs actually loved.

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It’s a splurge, yes, but one that transforms backyard entertaining, whether you’re cheering on the big game or settling in for movie night under the stars.

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He built a hugely entertaining team and won a title.

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The “gourmet” kitchen is outfitted with modern appliances and opens seamlessly into bright, airy living spaces designed for both entertaining and unwinding after a long day, with pristine lake views as the backdrop.

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• interesting 
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