Amusing: meaning, definitions and examples

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amusing

 

[ ษ™หˆmjuหzษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divertido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคจเฅ‹เคฐเค‚เคœเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช amรผsant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghibur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตัะตะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabawny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ข็™ฝใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amusant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ divertido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸlenceli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๋ฏธ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกbavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกbavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่ถฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zabaven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skemmtilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ylษ™ncษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ divertido

Etymology

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.

See also: amuse, amusement, amusingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,977 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.