Entertaining Meaning in English

word · lemma: entertain

US

/ˌɛnɝˈteɪnɪŋ/

en-ur-TAY-ning

UK

/ˌɛntətˈeɪnɪŋ/

en-tuh-TAY-ning

Definition

Enjoyable to watch, listen to, or experience because it is funny, interesting, or holds your attention.

Usage & Nuances

Usually describes movies, shows, books, people, or events. More informal than 'amusing' or 'engaging.' Common collocations: 'entertaining story,' 'entertaining guest.' Not used to describe serious or sad things.

• Spanish: entretenido - divertido
• Portuguese (BR): divertido - interessante
• Portuguese (PT): divertido - interessante
• Chinese (Simplified): 有趣的 - 娱乐性的
• Chinese (Traditional): 有趣的 - 娛樂性的
• Hindi: मनोरंजक - दिलचस्प
• Arabic: مُسَلٍّ - ممتع
• Bengali: মনোরঞ্জনকর - উপভোগ্য
• Russian: занимательный - увлекательный
• Japanese: 面白い - 楽しい
• Vietnamese: giải trí - thú vị
• Korean: 재미있는 - 즐거운
• Turkish: eğlenceli
• Urdu: دلچسپ - تفریحی
• Indonesian: menghibur

Example Sentences

This book is really entertaining.

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The movie was very entertaining.

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She is an entertaining speaker.

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I found the show surprisingly entertaining for kids and adults.

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Even when he's wrong, he’s always entertaining to listen to.

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The meeting was surprisingly entertaining because of the funny stories.

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