Entertaining: meaning, definitions and examples

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entertaining

 

[ หŒษ›ntษ™rหˆteษชnษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divertido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคจเฅ‹เคฐเค‚เคœเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterhaltsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghibur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฒะฐะถะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabawny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ข็™ฝใ„ (omoshiroi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท divertissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entretenido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸlenceli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๋ฏธ์žˆ๋Š” (jaemiinneun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกbavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกbavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่ถฃ็š„ (yว’uqรน de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zabaven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skemmtilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ylษ™ncษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entretenido

Etymology

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.

See also: entertain, entertainer, entertainers, entertainingly, entertainment.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,308 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.