as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
Grandma told an amusing story about Dad when he was little
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as in entertaining
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives
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Recent Examples of amusing
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
The caps, sold for $44.99, are designed with MLB team logos placed on top of lettering—often to unintentionally amusing results.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Their relationship with their butler Griff is a particularly amusing thread that allows Carrigan (Barry) to shore up a relatively thin role with subtle physical comedy and ace timing.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
Blue Ghost Mission 1 is also known as Ghost Riders in the Sky, an amusing reference to a country song about ghostly cattle and cowboys.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The Democrat circular firing squad is just too amusing — imagine a statewide primary in New York next year between Chuck Schumer and AOC.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
The caps, sold for $44.99, are designed with MLB team logos placed on top of lettering—often to unintentionally amusing results.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Their relationship with their butler Griff is a particularly amusing thread that allows Carrigan (Barry) to shore up a relatively thin role with subtle physical comedy and ace timing.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
Blue Ghost Mission 1 is also known as Ghost Riders in the Sky, an amusing reference to a country song about ghostly cattle and cowboys.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
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Overall, this mock draft has a lot of fun ideas that could potentially happen, but realistically the draft wouldn't be this entertaining.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Their new thong sandals stand out for their patent finish, visible logo, wide heel, and fun strap that hugs the instep of the foot.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2025
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Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
11 Dec. 2024
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By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.—
Benjamin Ryan,
NBC News,
12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Nevertheless, his TikTok video was a delightful reminder of the past.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Conclusion National Sloppy Joe Day on March 18 offers a delightful opportunity to indulge in this classic sandwich, whether in its traditional form or with a modern twist like cannabis infusion.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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