entertaining
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- entertainingly adverb
- nonentertaining adjective
- quasi-entertaining adjective
- self-entertaining adjective
- unentertaining adjective
- unentertainingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of entertaining
Example Sentences
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A lot of time-travel high jinks follow, familiar in their broad outlines but unconventional and highly entertaining in their specifics.
The president’s televised appearances are always entertaining, and this one was no exception.
From MarketWatch
It was certainly the most entertaining, with the Rossis telling him story after story of their life in the circus, pausing once in a while to glance over at Emily on the television….
From Literature
The listing adds, “Settle beside the living room fireplace with a good book or simply get lost in the mesmerizing view. The dining room opens onto an expansive outdoor space, ideal for entertaining.”
From MarketWatch
Jacob Bethell made an entertaining 55 and Brook a well-placed 53 for England, but Nepal's batting was on a par as they swept and scurried.
From BBC
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