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 mock Georgian home on the prestigious Victoria Road also features a separate building for entertaining guests and a host of other features, described on the website as "the ultimate relaxation oasis".

From BBC

“We wanted Maui to return that favor to Moana, but in the most entertaining way possible.”

From Los Angeles Times

We are gratified that readers are finding our graphic novel poignant and entertaining, but it is also a roadmap on how everyday people can work to restore and improve our democracy.

From Salon

If they were, they wouldn’t be half as entertaining.

From Salon

But I think he really wanted this film to be entertaining as well, and to have heart.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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