entertaining

UK
/ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/
entertainingadjective
more entertaining
Comp.
most entertaining
Super.
UK
/ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/
Translations
The movie was very entertaining.
Фильм был очень развлекательным.
She found the book quite entertaining.
Она нашла книгу довольно занимательной.
Definitions
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
UK
/ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/
US
/ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪ.nɪŋ/
Used as an uncountable noun meaning the act of entertaining guests or providing amusement.
Definitions
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

entertaining

Gerund

entertained
Past Simple
entertained
Past Participle
entertaining
Gerund
UK
/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/
US
/ˌɛntərˈteɪn/
Translations
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
Definitions
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.