Definition of amusing
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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 of amusing from the Web
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My super-shy childhood self definitely found him amusing, even appealing.
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Joe Kelly told a ridiculous (if amusing) lie about the pitch that hit Austin. 8.
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Apparent meltdowns, feuds, and lavish displays of vanity created a persona that some found poignant, some found campily amusing, and some found horrifying.
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Follow Town and Country on Instagram for an amusing, behind-the-scenes guide to exceptional people and beautiful places.
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Given that Dolores/Wyatt (Evan Rachel Wood) has a well-deserved vendetta against her own creators and the guests of this not-so-amusing amusement park, most people who cross her path are doomed.
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My life had been inconsequential, if slightly amusing.
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Her mom, Contessa Korper, has always found her daughter's obsession amusing.
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The comment establishes that the scene is taking place sometime after the visit William and Logan made to the park in the first season, but as amusing as Westworld may be, Delos isn’t interested in investing in the park for much longer.
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Origin and Etymology of amusing
amusing Synonyms
Synonyms
delightful, diverting, enjoyable, entertaining, fun, pleasurable;
Antonyms
boring, drab, dreary, dull, flat, heavy, humdrum, jading, leaden, monotonous, pedestrian, pleasureless, ponderous, stodgy, stuffy, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying;
Near Antonyms
disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, uncongenial, unlovely, unpleasant, unpleasing, unwelcome;
Related Words
agreeable, beguiling, nice, pleasant, satisfying, welcome;
antic, comic, comical, droll, farcical, funny, hilarious, humorous, laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous, riotous, risible, sidesplitting, uproarious;
blithesome, gay, gleeful, happy, jocose, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, sunny;
AMUSING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of amusing for English Language Learners
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: causing laughter or enjoyment : funny or enjoyable
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