entertaining

en-ter-tain-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Providing amusement or enjoyment; pleasantly diverting.

  2. 2.

    (Present participle) Currently providing entertainment or amusement.

  3. 3.

    (Noun, gerund) The act of providing hospitality or amusement.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    entertaining thought — an amusing idea
  • •
    home entertaining — hosting guests at one's residence

Related words

Antonyms: boring, dull, tedious
See also: entertain, entertained, entertainment
Synonyms: amusing, diverting, enjoyable, fun

Etymology

Present participle of "entertain," from Old French entretenir. Used as an adjective since the 17th century.