Entertaining

/ˌɛn.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

present participle of entertain, meaning to provide someone with amusement or enjoyment

She spent the afternoon entertaining the kids with stories and games.

adjective

providing amusement or enjoyment

The movie was so entertaining that I lost track of time.

capable of holding the attention of an audience

The speaker was very entertaining, engaging everyone in the room.

From Old French 'entretenir', from Latin 'intertenere', meaning 'to hold among' or 'to support'.

entertaining company

People who are enjoyable to be around.

an entertaining read

A book or article that is enjoyable and keeps the reader engaged.

entertaining oneself

Finding ways to pass the time in an enjoyable manner.

entertain

To provide someone with amusement.

entertainment

Activities that provide enjoyment and amusement.

entertainer

A person who provides entertainment, such as a performer.

Lit

The concert was lit; everyone was having a great time!

Fun Times

That party was definitely a fun time!