as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
Grandma told an amusing story about Dad when he was little
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as in entertaining
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives
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Recent Examples of amusing
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Braun cannot say the same for his amusing role in an instant classic Nuggets moment.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
Jopling is a hitman with skull rings and a sadistic streak who does all sorts of dirty work, including engaging in some light decapitation and throwing a cat out the window before meeting an amusing end off a snowy cliff.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
The musical takes an amusing leap into Vegas parody when coroner Thomas Noguchi (an electric Thom Sesma) is allowed to strut his medical examiner stuff.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Rannells, who reprises his role as Stephanie's friend Darren, made headlines when promoting Another Simple Favor with an amusing dodge to a question hinting at Lively's legal dramas.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Braun cannot say the same for his amusing role in an instant classic Nuggets moment.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
Jopling is a hitman with skull rings and a sadistic streak who does all sorts of dirty work, including engaging in some light decapitation and throwing a cat out the window before meeting an amusing end off a snowy cliff.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
The musical takes an amusing leap into Vegas parody when coroner Thomas Noguchi (an electric Thom Sesma) is allowed to strut his medical examiner stuff.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
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All 2, 3 and 4 wheel riders are welcome for a fun day of riding in the area.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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And so that whole experience, going through the experience being from Maryland, having a horse in the Preakness with my family, was really fun.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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The house had multiple assets, including a grand entrance, original details, a welcoming front porch and a two-story carriage house that offered additional space for entertaining.—
Lana Bortolot,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, sight lines within the home are extended, making this the area perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes, including large parties.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
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Read Next Real Estate News See delightful Fair Oaks estate built in 1901 along American River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Delight by Default Aim for pleasant surprises—fewer steps, quicker approvals, delightful interactions and unexpected efficiency.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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