Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adj. Entertaining or pleasing.
- adj. Arousing laughter.
Wiktionary
- v. present participle of amuse.
- adj. Entertaining.
- adj. Funny, hilarious.
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Giving amusement; diverting.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. arousing or provoking laughter
- adj. providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
Examples
“Susan found the term amusing, given the fact that she was only sixteen, and Maria herself probably just two or three years older.”
“This one, legally named Tracy Worcester - she insists on "Tracy" unless her lunch companion finds her title amusing - is currently having such a moment.”
The Washington Post: Saturday Conversation: The Marchioness of Worcester
“What I find amusing is how Dems and Libs point the finger at Republicans and Conservatives, and hollar about how hateful and mean and out of touch with reality they are.”
“What's amusing is that North Carolina voters are not known for being overly sensitive about bigoted campaign appeals.”
The Washington Post: Rank anti-mosque bigotry flops as campaign tactic
“Even more amusing is that Featherston has what sounds like, at best, a minor role in Experimental Activity.”
'Paranormal Activity' star Katie Featherston's new movie: 'Experimental Activity' | EW.com
“What I find amusing is that you believe your position is the rational one.”
“The guests at the ball turn in amusing performances, particularly Joseph Caley as the rakish, dry-humoured Adoncino, but the central couple have the best of the choreography.”
“What's amusing is that the GOP has not learned a single thing since their 08-butt-kicking!”
“The alien puppet takes her apart in amusing fashion.”
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“Liberal clergymen take themselves seriously; what makes this particularly amusing is that they are convinced that everyone else takes them seriously too.”
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These user-created lists contain the word ‘amusing’.
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Adjectives
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very english version
enjoyable ways to describe something fun
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Positive Adjectives
appealing, attractive, alluring, beautiful, benevolent, charming, classy, charismatic, creative, dreamy, desirable, authentic and 15 more...
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claudialepo's list
vivid
stimulating
sunshiny
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harlequin
thoughtful
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dizzy
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tasty
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