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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s something amusing about using a high-powered car for mundane family tasks, or seeing the family hound’s slobbery jowls pressed against the rear screen as his owner blew off yet another sports car at the lights.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
The presence of Kleenex in the Iranian household is something Ila has always found amusing.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
By now, speculation was reaching fever pitch, something Abbas found faintly amusing.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Among the bigger names, Whitaker is amusing balancing the public respectability of political ambition with the arrogant unscrupulousness of a shameless white-collar crook.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s something amusing about using a high-powered car for mundane family tasks, or seeing the family hound’s slobbery jowls pressed against the rear screen as his owner blew off yet another sports car at the lights.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
The presence of Kleenex in the Iranian household is something Ila has always found amusing.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
By now, speculation was reaching fever pitch, something Abbas found faintly amusing.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
Adjective
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Inevitably people started to capitalize on that fun aspect of the sport, and Agassi was called upon to participate.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Buy something fun and extremely nerdy Lots of places discount their Star Wars merch and/or release exclusives on May 4, and StarWars.com has a roundup of all the coolest stuff, from Chewbacca flannel shirts and Hoth mini backpacks to a Grogu ring and R2-D2 Clip Charm.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 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
Adjective
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Sometimes those patterns are helpful, even delightful.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The delightful scene unfolds with the three discussing relationships.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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