entertaining
adjective
en·ter·tain·ing
ˌen-tər-ˈtā-niŋ 
: providing entertainment : diverting
an entertaining book
an entertaining speaker
Synonyms
Examples of entertaining in a Sentence
a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day
Recent Examples on the Web
The ending alone is extremely entertaining with so many twists and turns.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
And for audiences who aren’t religious, the historical play is still plenty entertaining.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Their performances power this entertaining re-creation of that groundbreaking match where Riggs and King squared off in a media-frenzied match in 1973.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
The vessel will also feature expanses of glass and folding platforms to connect guests with the sea and a flybridge for alfresco entertaining.
Speed, power, and responsive handling were also part of the owner’s brief.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
The episode is wildly entertaining and is the perfect sendoff for Tyson’s foray into the competitive podcast market.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024
These are represented, in Rupert Goold’s entertaining if overcaffeinated production, by boozy singing and balalaikas, sometimes even fur hats.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
That is on the table, that’s an option that some women have the luxury of entertaining.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024
Outside of comedy, Taylor hosts monthly bingo nights, talent shows, and other entertaining events for her community in Tulsa.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
And for audiences who aren’t religious, the historical play is still plenty entertaining.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Their performances power this entertaining re-creation of that groundbreaking match where Riggs and King squared off in a media-frenzied match in 1973.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
The vessel will also feature expanses of glass and folding platforms to connect guests with the sea and a flybridge for alfresco entertaining.
Speed, power, and responsive handling were also part of the owner’s brief.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
The episode is wildly entertaining and is the perfect sendoff for Tyson’s foray into the competitive podcast market.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024
These are represented, in Rupert Goold’s entertaining if overcaffeinated production, by boozy singing and balalaikas, sometimes even fur hats.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
That is on the table, that’s an option that some women have the luxury of entertaining.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024
Outside of comedy, Taylor hosts monthly bingo nights, talent shows, and other entertaining events for her community in Tulsa.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entertaining. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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entertaining
adjective
en·ter·tain·ing
ˌen-tər-ˈtān-iŋ
: providing amusement, diversion, or recreation
an entertaining book
entertainingly
adverb
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