amusing

[ uh-myoo-zing ]

/ əˈmyu zɪŋ /

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adjective

pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker.

causing laughter or mirth; humorously entertaining: an amusing joke.

OTHER WORDS FOR amusing

1 charming, pleasing, engaging, lively.

2 laughable, humorous, funny.

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Origin of amusing

First recorded in 1590–1600; amuse + -ing²

synonym study for amusing

2. 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 WORDS FROM amusing

a·mus·ing·ly, adverba·mus·ing·ness, nounqua·si-a·mus·ing, adjectivequa·si-a·mus·ing·ly, adverb

un·a·mus·ing, adjectiveun·a·mus·ing·ly, adverbun·a·mus·ing·ness, noun

Words nearby amusing

amusement, amusement arcade, amusement park, amusement tax, amusia, amusing, amusive, a must, AMVETS, amy, Amyclas

How to use amusing in a sentence

That makes it all the more important to share what we can, like generosity, empathy, TV recommendations, amusing internet videos, and of course newsletters like this one.
Coronavirus: Masking for a friend|Kira Bindrim|February 9, 2021|Quartz
Here at Quanta, what counts as controversial might seem amusing in contrast.
Our Favorite Comments of the Year|Thomas Lin|December 23, 2020|Quanta Magazine
When the game’s most prominent figures can draw on their experiences — be it in course strategy or amusing anecdote — it adds a richness and depth that the sport needs.
At the Masters, Tiger Woods walks in two worlds: Yarn-spinning legend and defending champ|Barry Svrluga|November 11, 2020|Washington Post
She also offers examples of the many species that have taken intromitta to amusing and terrifying extremes.
‘Phallacy’ deflates myths about the penises of the animal kingdom|Bethany Brookshire|November 3, 2020|Science News

For an amusing demonstration, ask someone to draw a bicycle.
Why you don’t really know what you know|Katie McLean|October 21, 2020|MIT Technology Review
But his ranking Democratic member just told an amusing story about Issa.
Kissy-Face The Nation: Washington’s Power Elite Smooch Bob Schieffer|Lloyd Grove|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He wrote a number of books dealing with the more amusing aspects of army life.
Meet the Future Mrs. Benedict Cumberbatch|Tom Sykes|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Fun facts like this abound, often displayed via amusing graphs and infographics.
Heartache by the Numbers and OkCupid’s Founder Has Got Yours|Will Doig|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He's polite and amusing, inventing comic voices to deceive friends.
Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up|Tom Boswell|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There was something amusing to us about an actor who wants to move on with a new life.
Al Pacino Does What He Wants to Do: 'The Humbling,' Scorsese, and That 'Scarface' Remake|Alex Suskind|September 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He insisted upon my staying a while, and we had the most amusing and entertaining conversation imaginable.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
At the same time he is appreciative and very amusing, and one has no chance to indulge in melancholy with him.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
He is very silent—he sometimes sits for ten minutes without speaking; I assure you it is n't amusing.
Confidence|Henry James
He had a great sense of humour and used to tell many an amusing story.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
The most amusing point in it is, that the author seriously intended the lines to rhyme.
Notes and Queries, Number 177, March 19, 1853|Various

British Dictionary definitions for amusing

amusing

/ (əˈmjuːzɪŋ) /

adjective

mildly entertaining; pleasantly diverting; causing a smile or laugh

Derived forms of amusing

amusingly, adverb

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