Meaning & Definition of Amusing in English
English⟶
Amusing
causing laughter or providing enjoyment
Pronunciation:
/əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: entertaining in a light-hearted way.
Example Sentence: The comedian's amusing anecdotes kept the audience laughing.
Definition: providing fun or enjoyment.
Example Sentence: The film was amusing and made the evening enjoyable.
Definition: funny in a pleasant way.
Example Sentence: His remarks were amusing and lightened the mood.
Etymology
Origin: From the verb amuse, from Middle French 'amuser'.
Synonyms
entertainingfunnyhumorouscomicalwitty
Common Phrases and Expressions
- amusing story: a narrative that is entertaining and causes laughter.
- amusing game: a game that provides enjoyment and fun.
- amusing encounter: an interaction that is humorous or entertaining.
Translations
- Spanish: divertido
- French: amusant
- German: unterhaltsam
- Russian: занимательный
Related Words
- amuse: to entertain or make someone laugh.
- amusement: the state of being entertained.
- humor: the quality of being amusing, entertaining, or funny.
Slang Meanings of amusing
Meaning: LOL-worthy
Example Sentence: That joke was so on point, totally LOL-worthy!
Meaning: side-splitting
Example Sentence: Her impressions are just side-splitting, I couldn't stop laughing!