Amusing: meaning, definitions and examples

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amusing

[ əˈmjuːzɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

funny

Causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny.

Synonyms

comical, entertaining, humorous

Examples of usage

The comedian's jokes were so amusing that the audience couldn't stop laughing.
She found his silly dance moves highly amusing.

^{Context #2}

entertain

To provide interest and pleasure; to entertain.

Synonyms

delight, divert, entertain

Examples of usage

The magician amused the children with his tricks.
She amused herself by reading a book.

Translations

Translations of the word "amusing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divertido

🇮🇳 मनोरंजक

🇩🇪 amüsant

🇮🇩 menghibur

🇺🇦 веселий

🇵🇱 zabawny

🇯🇵 面白い

🇫🇷 amusant

🇪🇸 divertido

🇹🇷 eğlenceli

🇰🇷 재미있는

🇸🇦 ممتع

🇨🇿 zábavný

🇸🇰 zábavný

🇨🇳 有趣的

🇸🇮 zabaven

🇮🇸 skemmtilegur

🇰🇿 қызықты

🇬🇪 გასართობი

🇦🇿 əyləncəli

🇲🇽 divertido

Word origin

The word 'amusing' originated from the Old French word 'amusant' which means 'entertaining'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century. The term has been used to describe things that provide amusement or entertainment, bringing joy and laughter to people.