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হোমঅভিধানEentertaining

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এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।

entertaining

entertaining
Adjectiveverb (present participle)
past: entertainedpp: entertaineding: entertaining

As an adjective, this word describes something that captures attention through pleasure or amusement. It is generally more positive and active than "interesting," which can be neutral or purely intellectual. While "amusing" often implies a sense of humor or lightheartedness, "entertaining" encompasses a broader range of enjoyment, including theatrical performances or engaging storytelling.

When used as a verb, the word shifts between social hospitality and mental consideration. In a social context, it implies a level of effort and generosity in hosting others. In a cognitive context, "entertaining an idea" suggests a willingness to consider a possibility without yet committing to it, often implying a sense of openness or curiosity toward a suggestion.

Meanings

Adjectiveentertaining

Providing amusement, enjoyment, or interest; diverting.

The comedian gave an entertaining performance that had the crowd laughing for an hour.

verb (present participle)entertaining
[~ someone][~ something]

Providing hospitality to guests by offering food, drink, and company.

She spent the entire weekend entertaining her relatives from out of town.

verb (present participle)entertaining
[~ something]

Giving attention to or considering an idea, feeling, or possibility.

He is currently entertaining the notion of moving to a different city for work.

Examples

The movie was surprisingly entertaining despite the poor reviews.

The movie was surprisingly entertaining despite the poor reviews.

That was an entertaining story about your trip to Italy.

That was an entertaining story about your trip to Italy.

Travel

I find his dry sense of humor very entertaining.

I find his dry sense of humor very entertaining.

She spends most of her weekends entertaining friends at her new apartment.

She spends most of her weekends entertaining friends at her new apartment.

The company is entertaining several high-profile clients this week.

The company is entertaining several high-profile clients this week.

Business

I love entertaining guests with a home-cooked meal.

I love entertaining guests with a home-cooked meal.

Gourmet

He is currently entertaining the idea of moving to another city.

He is currently entertaining the idea of moving to another city.

Maybe I should start entertaining the possibility that I was wrong.

The detective was entertaining a theory that the witness was lying.

The detective was entertaining a theory that the witness was lying.

Detective

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