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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That honor goes to the casino-owning Danforths, whose patriarch (David Cronenberg, in a brief but amusing cameo) wields enough power to call off entire wars with a single phone call. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026 Most amusing quote from an NBA coach was delivered by Houston’s Ime Udoka, who tried to rationalize Adebayo’s big night by citing his high free-throw total and other factors. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026 The singer co-directed the amusing and saucy video with Hannah Lux Davis; watch it below. Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026 But the snakes also cause amusing distractions, as when python Fizzy periscopes up to get a better view of the class, and the class stops to observe him. Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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