Entertained Meaning in English
word · lemma: entertain
/ˌɛnɝˈteɪnd/
en-ur-TAYND
/ˌɛntətˈeɪnd/
en-tuh-TAYND
Definition
Feeling amused, interested, or having fun because of something enjoyable, like a show, activity, or conversation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes how someone feels after watching, listening, or doing something enjoyable. Often used with 'feel', 'keep', or 'stay' (e.g., 'feel entertained'). Not the same as 'entertaining' (which describes the thing, not the feeling).
Spanish: entretenido - divertidoPortuguese (BR): divertido - entretidoPortuguese (PT): divertido - entretidoChinese (Simplified): 被娱乐 - 被逗乐Chinese (Traditional): 被娛樂 - 被逗樂Hindi: मनोरंजन किया गयाArabic: مسلٍّ - مستمتعBengali: মনোরঞ্জিত - আনন্দিতRussian: развлечённый - развлекаемыйJapanese: 楽しませた - 楽しんだVietnamese: được giải trí - thấy vuiKorean: 즐거운 - 재미있게 한Turkish: eğlenmişUrdu: محظوظ - دل لگی کی حالت میںIndonesian: terhibur - merasa senang
Example Sentences
The children were entertained by the magician.
basic
She was entertained during the long flight.
basic
We felt entertained at the party.
basic
I was really entertained by his funny stories.
natural
Were you entertained by the movie, or did you find it boring?
natural
He made sure everyone felt entertained at the event.
natural