entertaining

entertaining
I
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. diverting, amusing, fun, funny, humorous, droll, engaging, delightful, pleasing, enchanting, lively, witty, clever, interesting, charming, enjoyable, pleasurable, pleasant, cheerful, gay, jolly, relaxing, restorative, recreational, edifying, affecting, moving, inspiring, captivating, beguiling, thrilling, entrancing, engrossing, enthralling, stirring, enticing, piquant, impressive, stimuLating, absorbing, distracting, striking, exciting, compelling, provocative, fascinating, ravishing, rousing, exhilarating, animating, zestful, delectable, satisfying, gratifying, winning, alluring, seductive, enlivening; see also funny 1 .
Ant. boring*, irritating, dull.
II
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective Providing pleasure or entertainment: amusing, diverting. See EXCITE.

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