entertaining
word · lemma: entertain
/ˌɛnɝˈteɪnɪŋ/
en-ur-TAY-ning
/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 - divertidoPortuguese (BR): divertido - interessantePortuguese (PT): divertido - interessanteChinese (Simplified): 有趣的 - 娱乐性的Chinese (Traditional): 有趣的 - 娛樂性的Hindi: मनोरंजक - दिलचस्पArabic: مُسَلٍّ - ممتعBengali: মনোরঞ্জনকর - উপভোগ্যRussian: занимательный - увлекательныйJapanese: 面白い - 楽しいVietnamese: giải trí - thú vịKorean: 재미있는 - 즐거운Turkish: eğlenceliUrdu: دلچسپ - تفریحیIndonesian: menghibur
Example Sentences
The movie was very entertaining.
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She is an entertaining speaker.
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This book is really entertaining.
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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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