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adjective

ˌen-tər-ˈtā-niŋ How to pronounce entertaining (audio)
Definition of entertainingnext
as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day

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entertaining

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verb

present participle of entertain
1
as in regaling
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner

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2
as in considering
to give serious and careful thought to have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?

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3
as in having
to keep in one's mind or heart I don't entertain the hope of ever getting a girl like that to go out with me

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Recent Examples of entertaining
Adjective
Editorially, the biggest challenge was giving the film a coherent throughline that interpreted the events for audiences in a comprehensible and entertaining way. — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026 There is also an oversized dining area with deck access for outdoor waterfront entertaining. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Verb
On the Hacks on Tap podcast Tuesday, co-host and political strategist Mike Murphy indicated that Dempsey was entertaining the idea of a run. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 July 2026 For her, this means changing into comfortable clothes, lighting some candles, and playing relaxing music in order to wind down after entertaining. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entertaining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertaining
  1. amusing
  2. regaling
  3. considering
  4. having
  5. fun
  6. debating
  7. holding
  8. enjoyable
Adjective
  • Ritter, three separate times, called out the Legacy Lounge — which might not have been amusing to those who paid $225 for what was a free concert to everyone else.
    — Sophie Lindberg July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Christopher Nolan discussed the writing process for his upcoming epic The Odyssey during a new interview with BBC News, and shared an amusing anecdote about his son being unimpressed with the filmmaker’s various accolades.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
Definition of amusing
Verb
  • One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 June 2026
  • His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.
    — Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of regaling
Verb
  • The question comes after a Wall Street Journal report last week saying that Netflix executives were considering adding in live channels that continuously stream one program or certain genres, in an effort to boost viewer engagement.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • That’s dangerous, considering the National Institute on Aging estimates that up to 1 in 5 women 50 and up have it— in fact, 1 in 2 of these women will break a bone as a result.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Data center developments have stoked anger across the state in recent years as residents worry about resource consumption as well as noise and others issues related to having large-scale tech facilities near residential areas.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • The goal is to make your lineup unique, so try (in GPP) to stay away from having all the players that the field values (this is the strategy for cash).
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of having
Adjective
  • But there are still some fun callbacks here, like the recipe for Sam’s turmeric tea.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Sports are fun because the better physical beings don’t always win.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of fun
Verb
  • The past month showed an industry racing to build for that projection while still debating its most basic assumptions.
    — Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Unlike basketball or baseball, pro football is far from the point where regular-season contests become meaningless, but that hasn’t stopped its fans from debating whether the NFL is sapping some of the magic that comes from football’s scarcity.
    — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Definition of debating
Verb
  • Its lawns, mature trees and lake-facing vistas feel deliberately composed, holding attention on the landscape before releasing it outward to the water.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The farm is also holding a Fairy Festival on July 18 and 19 featuring scavenger hunts, fairy stories and other activities in addition to the usual hayrides, petting farm and pony rides.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Definition of holding
Adjective
  • Unlike isolated gym exercises, soccer naturally integrates these elements in a dynamic and enjoyable environment.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • Starting fit significantly reduces injury risk and makes the whole trip more enjoyable.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of enjoyable

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