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entertaining definition

en·ter·tain·ing (-iŋ)

adjective

interesting and pleasurable; diverting; amusing

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entertaining Synonyms

entertaining

modif.

diverting, amusing, fun, funny, humorous, droll, engaging, delightful, pleasing, enchanting, lively, witty, clever, interesting, charming, enjoyable, pleasurable, pleasant, cheerful, gay, jolly, relaxing, restorative, recreational, edifying, affecting, moving, inspiring, captivating, beguiling, thrilling, entrancing, engrossing, enthralling, stirring, enticing, piquant, impressive, stimulating, absorbing, distracting, striking, exciting, compelling, provocative, fascinating, ravishing, rousing, exhilarating, animating, zestful, delectable, satisfying, gratifying, winning, alluring, seductive, enlivening; see also funny 1.

Antonyms boring*, irritating*, dull.


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entertaining Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • find: Says Allan Pease: " You'll find this new session riotously entertaining.

Modifies a noun

  • romp: Robin Hood Nick Perrin 8 - 14 yrs A highly entertaining romp through the main ingredients of the Robin Hood legend.

Modifying Another Word

  • hugely: The River Cottage Cookbook is a hugely entertaining read.

Infinitive complement

  • watch: Still the band themselves were highly entertaining to watch, bonding with the audience, without actually being musically inspiring.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: The afternoon proved entertaining with a rather more free experience.

Preposition: for

  • crowd: Also hugely entertaining for the crowd was a return visit from the Utterly Butterly wing-walking team.
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entertaining quotes

For will anyone dare to tell me that business is more entertaining than fooling among boats? He must have never seen a boat, or never seen an office, who says so. And for certain the one is a great deal better for the health.

-Stevenson, Robert Louis

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