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Synonyms & Similar Words
amusing
enjoyable
diverting
pleasing
delightful
charming
engaging
captivating
entertaining
thrilling
exhilarating
fascinating
intriguing
absorbing
enchanting
beguiling
mesmerizing
spellbinding
riveting
gripping
humorous
witty
comical
laughable
sidesplitting
hilarious
riotous
uproarious
entertainingly
pleasantly
agreeably
attractively
alluringly
appealingly
Meaning of Entertaining
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Definitions
- Providing enjoyment or amusement, especially by performing or exhibiting something
- * Causing someone to feel happy or amused
Etymology of Entertaining
The word "entertaining" comes from the Old French word "entretenir", which means "to hold between" or "to maintain", and is derived from the Latin words "inter" (between) and "tenere" (to hold)
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is pleasing or amusing, and has been in use since the 15th century
Example Uses
- The comedian's jokes were entertaining and had the whole audience laughing
- * The movie was entertaining, but the plot was a bit predictable
- * The party was entertaining, with good music and plenty of food