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
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
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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
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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Reuse Empty Containers Upcycling is sustainable, simple, and can become a fun DIY project.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Professional ballroom dance teachers Bill and Beth Davenport will teach CHA CHA basics at this fun event.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Joan Wagner of Overland Park, Kansas, considers this baked apple dish her easy-entertaining recipe.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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These series offer an escape from the confines of the real world, reflecting universal truths while entertaining us with original ideas.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Jan. 2026
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To make these journeys manageable and enjoyable, visitors must rely on local travel platforms which understand (and solve) the logistical challenges.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Season 2 is not without enjoyable intrigue, yet never proves worth the risk of opening a closed (literal) book.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
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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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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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