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 post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 June 2025 Instruct large language model for a quick, amusing tutorial on how to solve a Rubik’s Cube. Dave Altavilla, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Panasonic wins on word count, which is more of an amusing side note since OM and Panasonic often vie for the lengthiest lens names in the industry. PC Magazine, 31 May 2025 The few tracks with clearly definable themes are drolly amusing stories. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 30 May 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 16 Jun. 2025.

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