self-entertaining

en·ter·tain·ing

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-ter-tey-ning]
- /sɛlf -ˈtā-niŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-ter-tey-ning]
- /sɛlf -ˈtā-niŋ/

Definition of self-entertaining word

adjective self-entertaining affording entertainment; amusing; diverting: We spent an entertaining evening at the theater. 1

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Origin of self-entertaining

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

First recorded in 1615-25; entertain + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Self-entertaining

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-entertaining

self-entertaining popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for self-entertaining

adv self-entertaining

civilly — with civility; politely
companionably — possessing the qualities of a good companion; pleasant to be with; congenial.
convivially — friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere.
genially — characterized by genius.
hospitably — receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.

adverb self-entertaining

amusingly — pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker.
comically — producing laughter; amusing; funny: a comical fellow.
drolly — amusing in an odd way; whimsically humorous; waggish.
enjoyably — In an enjoyable manner.

adjective self-entertaining

nothing — no thing; not anything; naught: to say nothing.
nowhere — in or at no place; not anywhere: The missing pen was nowhere to be found.

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