amusing

uh-MYOO-zing/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/

3 meanings of amusing

1
adjective
Funny in a way that makes people laugh.
Like a joke that makes everyone burst out laughing.
The clown's tricks were so amusing that the kids laughed all afternoon.
She told an amusing story about her cat getting stuck in a box.
Similarfunny, humorous, comical, witty
Oppositeserious, unfunny
2
adjective
Fun and enjoyable to watch, read, or listen to.
Like a game that keeps you happy and never bored.
The puppet show was amusing and kept the whole class interested.
We found the boat tour quite amusing and never got bored.
Similarentertaining, enjoyable, engaging, diverting, delightful
Oppositeboring, dull, tedious
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3
verb
Present participle of amuse. Use this form for the action happening now, often after a form of "be."
She was amusing the children with silly faces while we waited.
He kept amusing his friends with card tricks all evening.
Note

amusing is a form of amuse

amuse, verb: To keep someone happy and entertained in a fun way. Full entry

Forms: amuseamuses he/she/itamusing -ing formamused past tense, past participle
Spelling: amuse → amusing: drop the e, add -ing

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Origin

It comes from the word "amuse" plus the ending "-ing".