Entertaining: meaning, definitions and examples

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entertaining

[ ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ ]

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movie description

Providing amusement or enjoyment; enjoyable. Entertaining movies are always a hit with audiences.

Synonyms

amusing, engaging, enjoyable

Examples of usage

The movie was so entertaining that I didn't want it to end.
She is known for her entertaining storytelling.

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hosting a party

Providing amusement or enjoyment to guests. To entertain is to keep guests engaged and happy.

Synonyms

amuse, charm, delight

Examples of usage

She entertained her guests with magic tricks.
The host entertained us with live music.

Translations

Translations of the word "entertaining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divertido

🇮🇳 मनोरंजक

🇩🇪 unterhaltsam

🇮🇩 menghibur

🇺🇦 розважальний

🇵🇱 zabawny

🇯🇵 面白い (omoshiroi)

🇫🇷 divertissant

🇪🇸 entretenido

🇹🇷 eğlenceli

🇰🇷 재미있는 (jaemiinneun)

🇸🇦 ممتع

🇨🇿 zábavný

🇸🇰 zábavný

🇨🇳 有趣的 (yǒuqù de)

🇸🇮 zabaven

🇮🇸 skemmtilegur

🇰🇿 қызықты

🇬🇪 გასართობი

🇦🇿 əyləncəli

🇲🇽 entretenido

Word origin

The word 'entertaining' originated from the Old French word 'entretenir' which means 'to maintain, hold, or support.' Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of providing enjoyment or amusement. The concept of entertainment has been a fundamental part of human culture throughout history, with various forms of entertainment evolving to suit different preferences and tastes.