amusing

adjective

amus·​ing ə-ˈmyü-ziŋ How to pronounce amusing (audio)
Synonyms of amusingnext
: giving amusement : diverting
amusing twists to the story
amusing gadgets to play with
an amusing performance
amusingly adverb
amusingness noun

Examples of amusing in a Sentence

He's one of the most amusing people I know. It was amusing to hear her tell the story.
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Also look for Janelle Monáe, who’s both amusing and charismatic as a spoiled trophy wife. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026 And the observations, questions, and assertions in our articles are varying degrees of surprising, insightful, and amusing. Vulture Editors, Vulture, 12 May 2026 Thankfully, Babitz did exactly that — no rambling thoughts, petty accusations or amusing missives left unsaid. Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 For Mitsuye, all that parenting energy was bewildering and, at times, amusing. Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for amusing

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of amuse

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of amusing was in 1676

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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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