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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Should he retire, he leaves a legacy as a resilient, powerful and entertaining fighter with memorable nights to his name.

From BBC

Wales will also travel to play Ireland on 6 March before entertaining Italy eight days later.

From BBC

And while the markets currently don’t recognize any possibility of a rate hike, it’s become clear that some Fed officials are actively entertaining that prospect.

From MarketWatch

But there’s more at stake than entertaining ourselves.

From Los Angeles Times

“Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool and upgraded decking, perfect for entertaining or relaxing Texas-style,” the listing notes.

From MarketWatch

entertaining

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