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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
With so much to play for, both teams are sure to serve up an entertaining, end-to-end contest at the Camp Nou. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 The entrepreneur built a media empire and has launched multiple brands based on her lifestyle and entertaining expertise. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
Penélope Cruz, who has a small role as Nené Romero, a Cuplé singer entertaining soldiers during the Spanish Civil War, also joined the conversation. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 That thought process forms the premise behind A Seat at the Table, her reoccurring dinner series, where the line between entertaining and doing deals is deliberately blurred. — Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 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
  • Even at their most disturbing, scenes describing carnage tend to be colorful and amusing.
    — Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The most amusing part was a script, set to reinstall QQMusic and Ximalaya—two Chinese-market media subscription apps—plus an app store if they were ever found missing.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 28 Oct. 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
  • In a statement, district officials stated the cancellation was made considering sensitive themes in the musical, including an abusive relationship and romantic storylines, the Star-Telegram previously reported.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Right now, Australia’s government is considering proposals, pitched by big tech, that would usher in copyright reforms for the purposes of AI training.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • For Florida seniors managing complex health conditions, pharmacy access is about more than having a counter nearby.
    — L. Prather McKinnon, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Department of Labor lists the company as having between 250 – 499 employees.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of having
Adjective
  • Quicksteps, unfortunately, aren’t known for being emotional, but they are known for being fast and fun, and this one hits those marks.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Shop and Eat Your Way Through Christkindlmarket Held in Daley Plaza downtown, Wrigleyville, and suburban Aurora, Chicago’s spin on an outdoor German-style Christkindlmarket is nearly always mobbed—but so fun.
    — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of fun
Verb
  • The vaccine may also usher in a new wave of treatments for other types of cancer, though experts are debating how broadly applicable the technology could be.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In the early 1980s, Resnicoff says that Congress was debating the Religious Apparel Amendment, which would have allowed Jews serving in the military to cover their heads.
    — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of debating
Verb
  • Michael McCoy, 34, is charged with kidnapping the woman and holding her for three days.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In the morning, our breakfasts were put through the hole in the door, in small oblong-square tin pans, made to fit, and holding a pint of chocolate, with brown bread, and an iron spoon.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of holding
Adjective
  • In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Season four is the most enjoyable The Gilded Age has ever been, but wringing every ounce of pleasure out of the experience requires a willingness to approach this show with the right mind-set.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyable

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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertaining. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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