amusing

adjective

amus·​ing ə-ˈmyü-ziŋ How to pronounce amusing (audio)
: giving amusement : diverting
amusing twists to the story
amusing gadgets to play with
an amusing performance
amusingly adverb
amusingness noun

Examples of amusing in a Sentence

He's one of the most amusing people I know. It was amusing to hear her tell the story.
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Nothing would be more amusing than this saga continuing into the Final Four. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025 Nick’s fixation on Sawyer’s luxe truck was understandable and consistently amusing. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025 Daisy's Instagram followers were quick to comment on the amusing yet alarming scene, offering both sympathy and humor in response. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 An amusing, and yet accurate, dictionary of birding terms that includes delightful birdorable art on nearly every page. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amusing

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of amuse

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amusing was in 1676

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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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