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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
The Twin Motor Performance model is ridiculously entertaining. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026 Many talented and entertaining quartets also emerged from each chorus and were also remembered during the celebration. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
Up top, a large rooftop deck is the star of the show, offering plenty of space for lounging or entertaining with a beautiful backdrop. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026 Fire pits are great and all, but this woodburning mantle takes your cool-weather entertaining to the next level. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 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
  • To filter a movie about the origins of a zombie/monster epidemic through the point of view of a hapless outsider is an amusing, if rather one-note, concept.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Fickell didn’t say anything too surprising, but the comments still made headlines — and drew an amusing response from Ash.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of amusing
Verb
  • The two dashing newcomers have since been regaling the Georgia Aquarium’s existing belugas, a quartet of females*, with tales of their peregrinations.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of regaling
Verb
  • The campaign is demanding that the TV station stop airing the ad in its current form and is considering legal action if no action is taken.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • With plenty to build on considering the way running back Kenneth Walker III’s presence in the backfield is creating crucial dilemmas for opposing defenses that for too long have been able to just predicate everything on stopping Mahomes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Fans know these characters so well already that remaining text accurate while also having artistic license could be difficult.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Constraints on the regional supply of natural gas leads to higher supply costs, which contribute to New England having higher electricity costs on average than the rest of the country.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of having
Adjective
  • Another fun game will be on the West Coast as the Giants host the Twins.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Then, Reyna covered the camera for a fun transition to unveil the next shot, which saw a glammed-up Giudice sitting beside him with a full beat of makeup and an elevated outfit change for her night out.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fun
Verb
  • Kirk, 31, had been debating students in an outdoor courtyard surrounded by tall buildings and with several thousand people in attendance.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Consider ongoing litigation between state governments and prediction-market companies, where the two sides are debating whether states are preempted from enforcing their gambling laws by a federal law on prediction markets.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of debating
Verb
  • But a holding call on Wake Forest pushed the Demon Deacons deep into their own territory.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Busch ran on the pitch with the Reds not holding him on first base.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of holding
Adjective
  • Not to mention, its lyrics are equally as enjoyable as the production.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • With the great, historic venues available in the league, most of which are easy for fans to reach, the Ivy’s four-team format was one of the most exciting and enjoyable of the conference tournaments.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoyable

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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertaining. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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