amusing

adjective

amus·​ing ə-ˈmyü-ziŋ How to pronounce amusing (audio)
Synonyms of amusing
: 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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Also, the booing of every single hydration break has been surprisingly amusing every single time. Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Joel David Smallbone is briefly amusing as a cranky aristocrat and the rest of the cast does what they are expected to do. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 July 2026 Brisk and amusing, Tomalin’s book contradicts such simplification. The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 July 2026 In a 2022 interview with Harper's Bazaar, Ryder shared the amusing story of how Hahn first charmed her. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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