entertain
verb (used with object)
to hold the attention of pleasantly or agreeably; divert; amuse.
have been entertaining
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present perfect progressiveof entertain.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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All the various formats have their proponents and the conversations about them have been entertaining and informative, but no matter the film or screen size, it’s a very good movie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
More than that, though, was the sense that Leicester have been entertaining to watch.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
What he has created with “Summer of Soul” transcends a mere chronicle of a legendary concert — which, frankly, would have been entertaining enough.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2021
The playoffs have been entertaining enough but they haven’t generated a lot of buzz and Game 1 was the lowest-rated World Series opener ever.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 22, 2020
In another context, in another world, it might have been entertaining for Moss to witness this.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
