amusing

/ə'mju:ziɳ/
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amusing

The comedian told an amusing story that made the audience laugh.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Causing laughter or providing entertainment: Something described as "amusing" is funny, humorous, or enjoyable in a way that provokes smiles or light laughter.
    • Pleasantly entertaining or diverting: "Amusing" can also describe something that holds one's interest in a cheerful, lighthearted, and enjoyable manner.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The comedian told an amusing anecdote that had the entire audience chuckling.
    • We spent an amusing afternoon watching the playful kittens.
    • His amusing remarks lightened the mood of the meeting.
Advanced Usage
  • "Find something amusing": To perceive something as funny or entertaining.
    • I find his dry sense of humor very amusing.
  • "Amusingly enough": Used to introduce a fact or observation that is surprisingly funny or ironic.
    • Amusingly enough, the person who organized the "silent retreat" was the loudest one there.
Variants and Related Words
  • Amuse (verb): To entertain or cause someone to laugh.
    • The clown's job is to amuse the children.
  • Amusement (noun): The state of experiencing enjoyment or entertainment.
    • She watched the game with great amusement.
  • Amused (adjective): Showing or feeling entertainment or laughter.
    • She had an amused expression on her face.
Synonyms
  • Funny: Causing laughter.
  • Humorous: Intended to be amusing.
  • Entertaining: Providing amusement or enjoyment.
  • Diverting: Entertaining or distracting in a pleasant way.
  • Comical: Funny in a strange or ridiculous way.
Antonyms
  • Boring: Not interesting; tedious.
  • Dull: Lacking interest or excitement.
  • Tedious: Too long, slow, or dull.
  • Serious: Solemn or thoughtful in character.
Related Idioms
  • "See the amusing side": To find humor in a situation, especially a difficult one.
    • Even though he lost, he was able to see the amusing side of the situation.
amusing

The comedian told an amusing story that made the audience laugh.

Adjective
  1. arousing or provoking laughter
    • an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls
    • an amusing fellow
    • a comic hat
    • a comical look of surprise
    • funny stories that made everybody laugh
    • a very funny writer
    • it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much
    • a mirthful experience
    • risible courtroom antics
  2. providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
    • an amusing speaker
    • a diverting story

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