Meaning & use
entertaining
Providing amusement or enjoyment; interesting and pleasant to watch, hear, or experience.
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The comedian's stories were so entertaining that the whole room was laughing.
We found the museum's interactive exhibits surprisingly entertaining for children.
A note on using this word
As a gerund, "entertaining" can also function as a noun meaning the act of hosting guests, as in "she enjoys entertaining at home."
Words with a similar meaning
amusingenjoyable
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