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Meaning of amusing
The primary meaning of "amusing" is giving enjoyment or pleasure, often in a humorous or entertaining way.
Etymology of amusing
The word "amusing" comes from the Old French word "amuser", which is derived from the Latin words "a" (meaning "to") and "muser" (meaning "to stare stupidly" or "to be distracted")
Historically, the word "amusing" was first used in the 15th century to describe something that was entertaining or diverting
Synonyms
entertaining
diverting
enjoyable
pleasing
charming
delightful
humorous
comedic
laughable
witty
clever
engaging
captivating
enchanting
thrilling
exhilarating
absorbing
interesting
intriguing
entertainingly
comical
hilarious
side-splitting
rib-tickling
funny
amusingly
pleasant
agreeable
gratifying
satisfying
pleasingly
cheerfully
lighthearted
playful
jocular
jesting
joking
bantering
teasing
frolicking
Definitions
- Giving enjoyment or pleasure, often in a humorous or entertaining way
- * Causing laughter or amusement
- * Providing entertainment or diversion
Usage Examples
- The comedian's jokes were amusing and had the whole audience laughing
- * The movie was amusing, but it lacked a strong plot
- * The amusing antics of the clowns at the circus brought joy to the children
Antonyms
boring
dull
uninteresting
tedious
monotonous
dreary
depressing
gloomy
somber
serious
solemn
grave
unpleasant
disagreeable
irritating
annoying
frustrating
disappointing
unamusing
unfunny
humorless
dry
bland