Entertaining
ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ
Definitions
Providing amusement, interest, or pleasure.
ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ
Providing amusement or interest.
The children found the clown's act very entertaining.
💡 Simply: When something is entertaining, it's like a fun ride or a good laugh! It keeps you interested and makes you feel good. For example, a funny movie is entertaining because it makes you laugh.
👶 For kids: When something is entertaining, it means it's fun and makes you happy, like a funny cartoon!
More Examples
The book was an entertaining read, full of adventure and humor.
We spent an entertaining evening at the comedy club.
How It's Used
"The movie was highly entertaining."
"The comedian delivered an entertaining performance."
Idioms & expressions
to entertain the idea
To consider or contemplate a thought or possibility.
"He entertained the idea of moving to another country."
From Middle French *entretenir* ('to maintain, amuse'), from Old French *entretenir* ('to hold between, entertain'), from *entre-* ('between') + *tenir* ('to hold').
Used since the 14th century, the word originally meant 'to keep in mind' or 'to consider'. The meaning evolved to include providing amusement by the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of the 'train' that carries your 'enter'tainment – it's fun!