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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The app’s fall from grace is also a sign that people need artificial intelligence to be more than just an entertaining novelty for it to remain a part of their daily lives.

From Barron's

While those musicals were entertaining, the idea that someone just breaks into a song or dance was unnatural and sometimes ridiculous.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The lower level offers a fully immersive lifestyle experience, with dedicated areas for recreation, fitness, and entertaining,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch

We asked Wall Street Journal readers, “How do you think Americans will be entertaining themselves 20 years from now?”

From The Wall Street Journal

The property, which was built in 1989 and spans 10,200 square feet, comes complete with an array of luxury amenities, including a game room, a full gym, sports court, and an outdoor entertaining terrace.

From MarketWatch

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