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entertaining

American  
[en-ter-tey-ning] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪ nɪŋ /

adjective

  1. affording entertainment; amusing; diverting.

    We spent an entertaining evening at the theater.
entertaining British  
/ ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of entertaining

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

Example Sentences

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Should he retire, he leaves a legacy as a resilient, powerful and entertaining fighter with memorable nights to his name.

From BBC

Wales will also travel to play Ireland on 6 March before entertaining Italy eight days later.

From BBC

And while the markets currently don’t recognize any possibility of a rate hike, it’s become clear that some Fed officials are actively entertaining that prospect.

From MarketWatch

But there’s more at stake than entertaining ourselves.

From Los Angeles Times

“Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool and upgraded decking, perfect for entertaining or relaxing Texas-style,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch

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