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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The ensemble cast’s comedic gifts also get a fine showcase throughout thanks to some snappy banter and amusing physical comedy — and some exciting car chases, too. Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024 Navy and Oklahoma meeting in the Armed Forces Bowl is an amusing contrast of programs. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 The public scuffling and speculation over who will take the Senate seat now held by Marco Rubio is both amusing and alarming. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024 Nivola is especially amusing as the charging Rhino, and DeBose fills the bill nicely as Calypso. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024 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 4 Jan. 2025.

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