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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This can be thought-provoking or entertaining, and often holds power to account in the same way mainstream journalists do.
From BBC
She's also recognisable, trusted and entertaining across a wide range of age groups.
From BBC
Inside the primary structure, visitors will find bright open spaces, elegant design details, and many communal living areas, ideal for those with a fondness for entertaining.
From MarketWatch
She’s also been opinionated about Rhys lately, entertaining all kinds of rumors, which is getting on my nerves.
From Literature
“If someone is entertaining a customer and orders a nicer bottle of wine, that’s probably OK” in the context of the relationship, Bowles said.
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