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
Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Judging by the amusing premiere episode, there is some potential to the motley crew of this government service.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The actor shared an amusing undated photo of himself and Fisher posing with giant cutlery — Hamill held a spoon, and Fisher a fork — with their arms linked.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Judging by the amusing premiere episode, there is some potential to the motley crew of this government service.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
As in Robinson’s other works, what elevates them from amusing to sublime is the way they’re performed, often by unfamiliar but wonderfully offbeat character actors — through overly broad smiles, wild-eyed smirks, strange pronunciations.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
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But feminist art is getting fun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Below, click on each cover star to unveil a fun fact from their year of sexy.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On the pitch, Barca are competing again, entertaining again.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Located on the top floor of a historic 1920s building right by Fulton Market, this prime Airbnb is great for entertaining.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Peak season is over, meaning the crowds are gone, the water feels calmer, the restaurants are more enjoyable, and the sunsets last just a little bit longer.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The period detail is impressive, the storytelling is engrossing, and the overall impact is pleasantly enjoyable.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The teaser begins by regaling the audience with all the ways the original Pump Rulers entertained us through the years.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Head coach Dave Canales answered to the Panthers’ imperfect and confusingly delightful day on Sunday in his postgame press conference.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Grant is wickedly delightful, rightfully becoming one of the rare actors in a horror movie to gain awards traction, receiving nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and BAFTAs.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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