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adjective

ə-ˈmyü-ziŋ How to pronounce amusing (audio)
Definition of amusingnext
as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment Grandma told an amusing story about Dad when he was little

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amusing

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verb

present participle of amuse
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
Adjective
Of the young adults that comprise Ellora’s defense force, earnest airbender Jae (Major Curda) and himbo waterbender Daemin (Darren Barnet) make for a particularly amusing pairing. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 The restaurant chain’s reputation for remaining open when people desperately needed a place to warm up, charge devices and grab a hot meal became a fairly reliable — albeit amusing — resource to help track recovery efforts. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amusing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amusing
  1. fun
  2. entertaining
  3. enjoyable
  4. regaling
  5. delightful
Adjective
  • This theme is especially fun to discover, so have at the remaining clues, at 42A and 56A, at your leisure.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The core customer is youthful, fun and has an independent and young-minded spirit.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fun
Verb
  • Keep scrolling to shop our ultimate Thanksgiving hosting guide, featuring cooking essentials, entertaining must haves, table decor and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The book celebrates the family's Southern, Sicilian and Cajun roots with recipes, entertaining tips and treasured traditions designed to bring loved ones together.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of entertaining
Adjective
  • By redesigning the work product—an important element of the daily routines—work became more enjoyable for the employees.
    — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Once night falls and the Delta breeze carries away any remaining daytime warmth, climbing becomes a far more enjoyable experience.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoyable
Verb
  • The two dashing newcomers have since been regaling the Georgia Aquarium’s existing belugas, a quartet of females*, with tales of their peregrinations.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 June 2026
Definition of regaling
Adjective
  • The orange zest added into the frosting adds a bit of brightness that punches up this delightful dessert.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Together the duo enjoy scaring themselves into a teeth-chattering but delightful evening.
    — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightful

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