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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Guest reunited much of Waiting for Guffman’s cast for 2000’s even-better Best in Show, an amusing look at the lives of dog owners determined to win top prize at a dog show. Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026 The mainframe cycle has returned, which is both remarkable and somewhat amusing in 2026. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 While many talk shows began as fitfully amusing discussions around relevant issues, some soon devolved into sordid and exploitative freak shows that encouraged verbal and physical altercations. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026 Danish star Bang seems to having a grand time playing the I-want-it-all villain of the piece and is amusing to watch. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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