entertaining

/,entə'teiniɳ/

Thân thiện

The children watch an entertaining puppet show.

Definition

Adjective 1. Providing amusement or enjoyment; interesting and enjoyable. It describes something that holds one's attention in a pleasant or diverting way.

Usage

The word "entertaining" is used to describe activities, performances, people, or media that are fun, engaging, and pleasurable to experience. It focuses on the effect something has on an audience or participant.

Examples

• The comedian gave an entertaining performance that had the audience laughing all night.
• We watched a very entertaining movie last weekend.
• He is a great storyteller and an entertaining dinner guest.
• The book is not only informative but also highly entertaining.

Advanced Usage

• "To find something entertaining": To experience something as amusing or enjoyable.
  • I find his witty observations very entertaining.
• Used to describe the primary purpose of a medium.
  • The program's main goal is to be entertaining, not educational.

Variants and Related Words

• Entertain (verb): To provide amusement or enjoyment for someone.
  • She can entertain children for hours with her games.
• Entertainer (noun): A person whose job is to entertain others, such as a singer, comedian, or actor.
  • He is a professional entertainer who performs on cruise ships.
• Entertainment (noun): The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
  • The city offers a wide variety of entertainment options.

Synonyms

• Amusing
• Enjoyable
• Diverting
• Engaging
• Fun
• Pleasurable

Antonyms

• Boring
• Dull
• Tedious
• Uninteresting

Idioms and Phrases

• "Light and entertaining": Used to describe something that is not serious or deep but is fun and easy to enjoy.
  • After a long day, I prefer to read something light and entertaining.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. agreeably diverting
   • an entertaining puppet show
   • films should be entertaining