amusing

adjective

amus·​ing ə-ˈmyü-ziŋ How to pronounce amusing (audio)
Synonyms of amusingnext
: 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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If only those jokes were amusing. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 My first head-on encounter with a bear in the Canadian North was more amusing than dangerous. Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 The meta-ness of mentioning Sebold’s novel is amusing for those who recognize that connection. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026 For all its eye-popping song-and-dance numbers and amusing asides, the show seems to forget that the novel is a tragedy. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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