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entertaining

adjective

1. We spent an entertaining evening at the theater.

/ ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ /

adjective

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

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Derived Forms

• ˌenterˈtainingly, adverb

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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

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

Titled “It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price!,” the family-friendly performance is entertaining, empathetic and educational about epilepsy, a condition that remains stigmatized despite its ubiquity.

The correct frame for this election was not how entertaining or outrageous anyone is, or how well one side or another is doing.

The company says it takes seriously its responsibility of teaching and entertaining children for the amount of time they spend with “CoComelon” content.

"But it is still the year’s most relentlessly entertaining blockbuster."

This was entertaining from the outset - the same inexperienced England squad looking far more comfortable in the shorter format.

Related Words

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