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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Straight-line acceleration is shocking the first time and amusing every time after. New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026 Rocky’s adventurous streak ultimately keeps Don’t Be Dumb from turning into an amusing detour between casting calls. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026 Her energy feels more artsy theater kid than the head of a ship, a distinction Hunter herself finds amusing. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026 But there are some amusing additions to her particular collection of trinkets, too. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2026.

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