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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
Welcome to the Jungle, updating the original board game into a vintage video game and giving us a hugely entertaining action-adventure. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 Japan’s Junto Nakatani recently lost for the first time to Inoue in an entertaining fight after moving up from bantamweight but as a three-weight world champion is still very highly regarded. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Verb
Tabletop felt like a natural entry point in part because entertaining already plays a central role in Wheeler’s life. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Creators want a seamless way to make and disseminate their content while being able to make money; audiences want a bottomless feed of entertaining things to look at. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 21 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
  • The wonky physics can't be too wonky, because janky controls can go from amusing to annoying pretty quickly.
    — Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
  • There’s also plenty of family time captured, including an amusing bye week trip to Manhattan — complete with a subway trip — to watch two of Emily’s brothers run the New York Marathon.
    — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 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
  • That’s huge considering the Jayhawks want to surround Tyran Stokes with spacing and options to pass to.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • West Ham are perhaps not the best example, considering how the London Stadium was built for the 2012 Olympics and the football club only moved in a few years later.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • That year, Pennsylvania was highlighted by State Farm as having the nation’s highest number of auto insurance claims (more than 150,000 claims) for vehicle collisions with wildlife from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Try to wake up each day with the intention of having new experiences; that’s your only goal post for success and happiness this month.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of having
Adjective
  • Here’s why adults are swimming for better health Add this to the healthy, fun retirementcore activity list.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
  • There's a ton of work-like uses for thermal, but outside of work, thermal is just fun.
    — Joe Salas July 26, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
Definition of fun
Verb
  • At the exact moment autonomous AI is dramatically increasing the capability, speed and sophistication of cyber threats, policymakers are debating whether organizations require less independent verification that their security controls actually work.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Some are debating whether to continue to work with the tech giant at all.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 23 July 2026
Definition of debating
Verb
  • After a terse exchange with one of the museum’s curators, Killmonger and his collaborators smash a case holding a weapon made from Wakanda’s vibranium before jetting off with it.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Sacramento County Health Inspectors cited a Fair Oaks Thai restaurant after discovering several foods, including eggs and raw meat, were held out of proper holding temperatures.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of holding
Adjective
  • That transition has been an enjoyable one for Shane Robinson, who recently reflected on his new role with the Giants.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Libra September 23 – October 22 A relationship or creative project may need more honesty to stay enjoyable.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of enjoyable

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