entertaining

• Beschreibt etwas, das Spaß macht, interessant oder angenehm anzusehen, anzuhören oder zu erleben ist.

Describes something that is amusing, interesting, or enjoyable to watch, listen to, or experience.

1. Amusing or enjoyableA2formal

   Providing amusement, enjoyment, or pleasure.

   Unterhaltsam

   • The movie was very entertaining for the whole family.
   • She told an entertaining story about her travels.
   • The comedian's performance was highly entertaining.

   Synonymeamusingdelightfuldivertingengagingenjoyablefunhumorouspleasingpleasurablewitty

   Antonymeboringdrearydullmonotonoustediousuninteresting

2. Interesting or engagingB1formal

   Holding one's attention in a pleasant way.

   Unterhaltsam

   • The lecture was surprisingly entertaining and informative.
   • He has an entertaining way of explaining complex topics.
   • The game show is designed to be entertaining for viewers.

   Synonymeamusingdelightfuldivertingengagingenjoyablefuninterestinglivelypleasurablewitty

   Antonymeboringdullmonotonoustediousuninteresting

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, jemandem Unterhaltung, Vergnügen oder Gastfreundschaft zu bieten oder eine Idee oder einen Vorschlag zu erwägen.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to someone, or considering an idea or suggestion.

1. Amuse or engageA2formal

   To provide amusement, enjoyment, or interest for someone.

   Unterhalten

   • The clown entertained the children at the party.
   • She entertained her guests with stories and music.
   • The movie entertained the audience for two hours.

   Synonymeamusedelightdistractdivertengageoccupypleaseregale

   Antonymeannoyboredispleaseirritateweary

2. Consider or contemplateB2formal

   To hold in mind or consider an idea, suggestion, or possibility.

   Erwägen

   • He refused to entertain the idea of quitting.
   • The committee will entertain all proposals.
   • She entertained the thought of moving abroad.

   Synonymeconsidercontemplatedeliberateponderreflectweigh

   Antonymedismissdisregardignorereject

3. Host guestsB1formal

   To receive and provide hospitality to guests, often with food and drink.

   Gäste bewirten

   • They love to entertain friends at their home.
   • She entertained her colleagues with a lavish dinner.
   • We entertained the visiting delegates at a restaurant.

   Synonymeaccommodatefeastfetehostput upreceiveregaletreatwelcome