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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 amusing pet cam footage was shared on the dog’s dedicated TikTok account (@theweendog), showing his very unimpressed reaction to being told off. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 Her final post Her warm, confident and amusing voice and eye-catching graphics cut through the noise. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Nov. 2025 Still, this episode feels like a real Thanksgiving in that there’s just so much amusing, low-stakes stuff going on with so many different people. Brian Boone, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025 The attention to amusing detail is evident throughout, from the vainglorious mayor’s ample display of chest fur to the very long wintry outfit Gary De’Snake wears in snowy conditions. Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 2025.

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