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 amusing interaction comes a few days after Plum appeared to urge referees to give Clark, 23-years-old, a technical foul for stepping onto the court during the Sparks' game against the Indiana Fever on Thursday, June 26. Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 30 June 2025 Although many other theories were quite amusing on social media. Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 That the vice president would be more amusing with less hair, a perfectly rounded face, and an uncanny, doll-like stare? Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025 All of the players deliver and there is a very amusing supporting turn from none other than Jemaine Clement as an Elon Musk-style tech billionaire named Alton Appleton wanting to take the latest creations from Gemma and company to more questionable heights. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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