amusing
[ uh-myoo-zing ]
/ əˈmyu zɪŋ /
adjective
pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker.
causing laughter or mirth; humorously entertaining: an amusing joke.
SYNONYMS FOR amusing
synonym study for amusing
2.
Amusing,
comical,
droll describe that which causes mirth. That which is
amusing is quietly humorous or funny in a gentle, good-humored way:
The baby's attempts to talk were amusing. That which is
comical causes laughter by being incongruous, witty, or ludicrous:
His huge shoes made the clown look comical.
Droll adds to
comical the idea of strange or peculiar, and sometimes that of sly or waggish humor:
the droll antics of a kitten; a droll imitation.
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Definition for amusing (2 of 2)
amuse
[ uh-myooz ]
/ əˈmyuz /
verb (used with object), a·mused, a·mus·ing.
to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner: She amused the guests with witty conversation.
to cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in: The comedian amused the audience with a steady stream of jokes.
to cause (time, leisure, etc.) to pass agreeably.
Archaic.
to keep in expectation by flattery, pretenses, etc.
Obsolete.
- to engross; absorb.
- to puzzle; distract.
synonym study for amuse
Amuse,
divert,
entertain mean to occupy the attention with something pleasant. That which
amuses is usually playful or humorous and pleases the fancy.
Divert implies turning the attention from serious thoughts or pursuits to something light, amusing, or lively. That which
entertains usually does so because of a plan or program that engages and holds the attention by being pleasing and sometimes instructive.
usage note for amuse
See
bemuse.
OTHER WORDS FROM amuse
a·mus·a·ble, adjective a·mus·er, noun un·a·mus·a·ble, adjective un·a·mus·a·bly, adverbExample sentences from the Web for amusing
British Dictionary definitions for amusing (1 of 2)
amusing
/ (əˈmjuːzɪŋ) /
adjective
mildly entertaining; pleasantly diverting; causing a smile or laugh
Derived forms of amusing
amusingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for amusing (2 of 2)
amuse
/ (əˈmjuːz) /
verb (tr)
to keep pleasantly occupied; entertain; divert
to cause to laugh or smile
Word Origin for amuse
C15: from Old French
amuser to cause to be idle, from
muser to
muse
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