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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But there are some amusing additions to her particular collection of trinkets, too. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Jan. 2026 Tony has main character energy (which is amusing because the series centers around him). Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 A couple of these sequences are amusing, especially when two clueless and drunk teens drop by, and also when one of the victims mistakenly locks herself in the wrong car to get away only to discover Ben has the keys. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026 Cignetti’s body language is an amusing byproduct for fans tuning into the best sports story in recent memory. Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 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 19 Jan. 2026.

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