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Definitions

entertaining

[en-ter-tey-ning] / ˌɛn tərˈteɪ nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
amusing, pleasing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorbing affecting captivating charming compelling delightful diverting engaging engrossing enjoyable enticing exciting fascinating fun funny humorous impressive inspiring interesting lively moving pleasant poignant provocative stimulating thrilling
STRONG
cheering enchanting enthralling entrancing gas relaxing riot rousing scream stirring striking
WEAK
be a ball cheerful clever droll gay piquant pleasurable priceless recreative restorative side-splitting witty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad boring depressing disagreeable dramatic dull repellent repulsive sad serious tragic unaffecting unamusing unenjoyable unexciting unfunny unhappy uninteresting unpleasant unstimulating
WEAK
laborious tiring

Example Sentences

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That something so entertaining is available for free makes it all the better.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"It will be a very entertaining fight for sure, and I'm looking forward to it. It is tough to call, so I'm going to say whoever lands the big one first will take it."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“But I’m really kind of enjoying the ride. I was explaining to someone, I usually control everything in my life, but it’s so entertaining to control none of it, you know?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Inside the primary structure, visitors will find bright open spaces, elegant design details, and many communal living areas, ideal for those with a fondness for entertaining.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Plus, he didn’t make a very entertaining pet.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.