amusing

adjective

amus·​ing ə-ˈmyü-ziŋ 

: giving amusement : diverting

amusing twists to the story

amusing gadgets to play with

an amusing performance

amusingly

ə-ˈmyü-ziŋ-lē 

adverb

amusingness noun

Synonyms

• delightful
• diverting
• enjoyable
• entertaining
• fun
• pleasurable

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 on the Web

Also amusing is Fiona Glascott as Lady Violet, an old acquaintance of Sherlock’s who specializes officially in schooling young ladies like Clara to join British high society and unofficially in casting her imperious judgment everywhere. —Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025

And while the vision of Young, a vigorous 70 in his trademark schoolboy shorts, tie, crew socks and black shoes, is always amusing, there was nothing but serious respect for his finger-blistering playing. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025

These caricatures are amusing, but nothing compared to when President Dutton finally has to strap up and blow away mercenaries like Rambo. —Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025

While petty revenge can be amusing—and satisfying in the moment—Best suggested a different approach to dealing with strained neighbor relationships. —Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of amuse

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for amusing

• abusing
• accusing
• confusing
• defusing
• diffusing
• excusing
• infusing
• misusing
• perusing
• refusing
• reusing
• bruising