entertaining

adjective

en·​ter·​tain·​ing ˌen-tər-ˈtā-niŋ 

ˌin-

: providing entertainment : diverting

an entertaining book

an entertaining speaker

entertainingly

ˌen-tər-ˈtā-niŋ-lē 

ˌin-

adverb

Synonyms of entertaining

• amusing
• fun
• enjoyable
• delightful

Examples of entertaining in a Sentence

a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day

Recent Examples on the Web

The final 1-1 scoreline does little to show how entertaining the fixture was, with Boston securing a draw despite the NWSL champions having far more chances on goal. —Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 12 May 2026

But even the Chang'an Avenue View rooms are entertaining. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026

However, choosing a destination that's not only entertaining but also affordable is important when travel, dining and activity costs have surged so much in recent years. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 2026

For entertaining and affordable summer fun your whole family will enjoy. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for entertaining

• appertaining
• ascertaining
• uncomplaining
• abstaining
• attaining
• campaigning
• complaining
• constraining
• containing
• detaining
• disdaining
• entraining

Kids Definition

entertaining

adjective

en·​ter·​tain·​ing ˌen-tər-ˈtān-iŋ 

: providing amusement, diversion, or recreation

an entertaining book

entertainingly adverb