entertaining
Translation
entertaining, amusing, enjoyable
Examples
The film was very entertaining.
The movie was very entertaining.
She is an entertaining speaker.
She is an entertaining speaker.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) entertaining. The movie was very entertaining.
((an entertaining)) ((noun)). She is an entertaining speaker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amusing, fun, enjoyable; Antonyms: boring, dull
Etymology
From the present participle of the verb 'entertain', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Something that 'entertains' you is 'entertaining'. The '-ing' ending describes the quality of a thing or person, while '-ed' (entertained) describes a feeling.