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entertaining

UK
/ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/

Translations

entertainingadjective
more entertaining
Comp.
most entertaining
Super.
UK
/ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/
The movie was very entertaining.
Фильм был очень развлекательным.
She found the book quite entertaining.
Она нашла книгу довольно занимательной.
Synonyms
amusing
enjoyable
funny
diverting
captivating
engaging
delightful
interesting
Antonyms
boring
dull
entertainingnoun
UK
/ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/
US
/ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪ.nɪŋ/
Used as an uncountable noun meaning the act of entertaining guests or providing amusement.
entertainverb

entertaining

Gerund

entertained
Past Simple
entertained
Past Participle
entertaining
Gerund
UK
/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/
US
/ˌɛntərˈteɪn/
She tried to entertain herself with a book while waiting.
Она пыталась занять себя книгой, пока ждала.
The clown will entertain the children at the party.
Клоун будет развлекать детей на вечеринке.
Additional translations
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Synonyms
host
amuse
recreate
engage
delight
divert
sustain
provide for
Antonyms
repel
disinterest
bore

Definitions

entertainingadjective
Providing amusement or enjoyment.
The movie was highly entertaining and kept the audience laughing throughout.
Interesting or able to hold ones attention; engaging.
Her lecture on marine biology was surprisingly entertaining.
entertainingnoun
The act of receiving people and providing them with food, drink, or amusement.
Holiday entertaining can be stressful if you are not well prepared.
entertainverb
To provide someone with amusement or enjoyment.
The comedian entertained the audience with his hilarious jokes.
To receive and take care of guests, especially by providing food and drink.
They entertained their friends with a lavish dinner party.
To consider or allow oneself to think about an idea or suggestion.
She entertained the possibility of moving to a new city for a fresh start.
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