entertaining
Fun to watch
Entertaining describes something that holds attention and provides enjoyment or amusement.
An entertaining movie or entertaining speaker keeps you engaged rather than bored.
The word also functions as a noun for the activity of hosting guests: She does a lot of entertaining during the holidays.
What counts as entertaining varies wildly by person—one viewer's entertaining documentary is another's tedious lecture.
Providing pleasure or fun
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- funAmusement or pleasure
- gratifyingGiving pleasure or satisfaction
rewarding · heartwarming · uplifting · cheerful · lighthearted · joyful · merry · playful
Pleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- absorbingHolding attention completely
- fascinatingExtremely interesting or captivating
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- grippingHolding attention completely
riveting · spellbinding · mesmerizing · enthralling · immersive · engrossing · intriguing · thought-provoking
Causing amusement or laughter
- wittyCleverly humorous
- comicalCausing laughter
- hilariousExtremely amusing
- funnyProvoking laughter or suspicion
laughable · droll · sidesplitting · slapstick · farce · parody · satire · sardonic
Receiving others warmly
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- generousWilling to give freely
convivial · sociable · amiable · genial · affable · courteous · accommodating · charming
Make something apparent
- concertLive musical performance
- theaterVenue for live drama
- spectacleVisually striking event
- actDeed or performance
production · recital · cabaret · stand-up · improv · skit · circus · burlesque
People received hospitably
- soireeFormal evening party
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
housewarming · potluck · barbecue · brunch · buffet · catering · canapes · invitations
Organized competitive activities
- activitiesThings one engages in
- amusementsPleasurable diversions or pastimes
- pastimesRecreational leisure activities
- diversionsEntertainments or alternate routes
trivia · charades · karaoke · dancing · outings · excursions · arcades · bowling
enjoyable
Providing pleasure or fun
- delightfulHighly pleasing, wonderful
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- funAmusement or pleasure
gratifying · rewarding · heartwarming · uplifting · cheerful · lighthearted · joyful · merry · playful · spirited
engaging
Pleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- absorbingHolding attention completely
- fascinatingExtremely interesting or captivating
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
gripping · riveting · spellbinding · mesmerizing · enthralling · immersive · engrossing · intriguing · thought-provoking · stimulating
humorous
Causing amusement or laughter
funny · laughable · droll · sidesplitting · slapstick · farce · parody · satire · sardonic · jocular
welcoming
Receiving others warmly
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
generous · convivial · sociable · amiable · genial · affable · courteous · accommodating · charming · attentive
show
Make something apparent
act · production · recital · cabaret · stand-up · improv · skit · circus · burlesque · vaudeville
guests
People received hospitably
banquet · housewarming · potluck · barbecue · brunch · buffet · catering · canapes · invitations · mixer
games
Organized competitive activities
- activitiesThings one engages in
- amusementsPleasurable diversions or pastimes
- pastimesRecreational leisure activities
diversions · trivia · charades · karaoke · dancing · outings · excursions · arcades · bowling · mini-golf
- family-friendlywholesome, kid-friendly, G-rated, PG, all ages
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- householdhome, house, kitchen, apartment, bathroom
- leisure activitiesrelax, watching, unwind, walking, chill
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- home activitiescleaning, cooking, sleeping, bathing, eating
entertainingboring
Failing to engage interest
dull · tedious · uninteresting · monotonous · dreary
entertainingunpleasant
Causing discomfort or distaste
unentertaining · unamusing · unenjoyable · displeasing · distasteful