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’s what I was doing my whole childhood — picturing myself onstage in front of people, entertaining them but also entertaining myself.

From Los Angeles Times

During the one-of-a-kind showing at San Diego’s Civic Theatre, Hawk appeared in multiple scenes of the beloved holiday ballet, entertaining audiences with tricks while in costume.

From Los Angeles Times

After another entertaining walk-on, the 30-year-old - who works full-time as a vet - enjoyed huge support in the early stages against Dutchman Doets.

From BBC

And outspoken comic Russell Brand spent some time entertaining the crowd.

From Salon

Ultimately both teams had chances to win in an entertaining end to the match.

From BBC

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