amusing
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- adjective
- /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
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divertido
- She shared an amusing story about her childhood that made everyone laugh.
- find amusing
- an amusing anecdote
- often amusing
I just find it all very amusing, like just so clever.
- I just find it all very amusing, like just so clever.
- So I hope it's amusing to some, but not all.
- Last one, that's kind of amusing but sad.
- At least I would find this an amusing lecture, even if you didn't.
- Now, I thought this is an amusing idea, but maybe.
- It's so amusing, but sad at the same time.
- It's wonderful and amusing and, and, and, and, you know, it draws you in.
Examples
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May I ask what you find so amusing?
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If you think that was amusing, wait till you see what I do next.
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So I hope it's amusing to some, but not all.
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What is funny today may not be so amusing tomorrow.
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So as strange as that all was, that was the amusing part of the interview.
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I just find it all very amusing, like just so clever.
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It became very amusing and a big smile spread on my face.
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We had a very amusing exchange which I'm not prepared to broadcast publicly.
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This is an amusing little gizmo.
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Another important objective is to turn the reading-writing process into an amusing and pleasant experience.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
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Causing people to laugh or smile
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Causing people to have a good time
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1.9
Funny and meant to make people laugh
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1.5
Causing people to laugh loudly
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1.7
Makes watching or listening enjoyable
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1.0
Pleasant to do or experience
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1.6
Funny in a way that makes people laugh
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3.1
Making people laugh because it is silly or unusual
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3.7
About being funny and making people laugh
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8.0
To make people laugh
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6.1
Very funny and causing loud, uncontrollable laughter
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6.3
Full of joy and laughter
Causes enjoyment and makes people smile
Something pleasant to watch or read that makes you smile and laugh
Antonyms
How Amusing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word amusing comes from the old French amuser, which meant 'to divert' or 'to entertain' and is related to the English muse, a word that once meant 'to be puzzled or distracted'. So something amusing 'takes your mind away' from worries and makes you laugh or enjoy yourself.