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
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 May 2025
Earlier in the festival, Sánchez found herself at the center of an amusing case of mistaken identity.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
On Instagram, the two neighbors documented their amusing exchange, which soon went viral.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Lake Bailey is the perfect location for the first group meeting since the trip, invoking memories of old RHOA while setting the scene for amusing confrontations with the new class.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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Adjective
There’s nothing wrong with the performances: Cera, with his tootling phony Swedish accent, has an amusing savoir faire.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 May 2025
Earlier in the festival, Sánchez found herself at the center of an amusing case of mistaken identity.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
On Instagram, the two neighbors documented their amusing exchange, which soon went viral.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Lake Bailey is the perfect location for the first group meeting since the trip, invoking memories of old RHOA while setting the scene for amusing confrontations with the new class.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
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Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, historically, is already one of the most fun players to watch at KC’s practices.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Summer is supposed to be fun, but so far it’s mostly been rainy.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 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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While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Barack Obama is the most unbelievably delightful man.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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