entertaining
adjective
en·ter·tain·ing
ˌen-tər-ˈtā-niŋ 
: providing entertainment : diverting
an entertaining book
an entertaining speaker
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a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day
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Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
No matter what, this thread is an entertaining read.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
According to Fox News affiliate, KDFW, 29-year-old Terron Deshaun Hadnot was on the run after fleeing from an SUV that was reportedly stolen, and after an entertaining police chase, which was all caught on camera.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
One of the most unique features of this tiny home is the upper deck patio, which would be great for entertaining, that can accommodate a fire pit, outdoor furniture, and more.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entertaining. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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entertaining
adjective
en·ter·tain·ing
ˌen-tər-ˈtān-iŋ
: providing amusement, diversion, or recreation
an entertaining book
entertainingly
adverb
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