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.
Recent Examples on the Web The actual peeling back of layers is generally less wild (though the one formally experimental episode playing with our three protagonists’ perspectives is probably my favorite of the season), less amusing, less provocative and less thrilling, but perhaps more emotionally grounded. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024 Jack squatted down to August’s eye level (a go-to parenting move of Prince William and Kate Middleton), seemingly amusing the adorable tot with what appeared to be seaweed on his head under his hat! Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for amusing 

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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 14 May. 2024.

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