adjective
Related Words
Amusing, comical, droll describe that which causes mirth. That which is amusing is quietly humorous or funny in a gentle, good-humored way: The baby's attempts to talk were amusing. That which is comical causes laughter by being incongruous, witty, or ludicrous: His huge shoes made the clown look comical. Droll adds to comical the idea of strange or peculiar, and sometimes that of sly or waggish humor: the droll antics of a kitten; a droll imitation.
Other Word Forms
- amusingly adverb
- amusingness noun
- quasi-amusing adjective
- quasi-amusingly adverb
- unamusing adjective
- unamusingly adverb
- unamusingness noun
Etymology
Origin of amusing
Example Sentences
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And Wiseman relayed an amusing anecdote about Canadian Hansen, whose trip around the Moon was also his first time in space.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
It’s amusing that Altman would say of his new hires, “I don’t expect them to go any easier on us.”
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026
Narrated by Liev Schreiber, this five-part series is an affectionate and amusing look at the sport and its colorful participants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Broadcaster Piers Morgan was among those who didn't find it amusing.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
“Always. He’s amusing; I liked him; I felt a little sorry for him. What was it to me, to lend him money for his schoolbooks and know he wouldn’t pay it back?”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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