B2adjectivemediaarts
US/ˌen.tərˈteɪ.nɪŋ/
UK/ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/
enjoyable and amusing to watch, read or listen to
In context
The film was entertaining, although the plot was rather silly.
She is an entertaining speaker who always makes the audience laugh.
We spent an entertaining evening listening to my grandfather's old stories.
Words that go with entertaining
adverb + adjective
- highly entertainingThe show was highly entertaining from start to finish.
- thoroughly entertainingIt was a thoroughly entertaining performance.
- mildly entertainingThe sequel was only mildly entertaining.
adjective + noun
- entertaining readHer new novel is a light, entertaining read.
- entertaining storyHe told an entertaining story about his first job.
- entertaining eveningThank you for such an entertaining evening.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The lecture was very entertained.Correct: The lecture was very entertaining.