- present participle of amuse.
amusing
Example Sentences
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As amusing as it is, “Marble Hall Murders” doesn’t improve on its predecessors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
It’s a tender, naked and amusing personal essay, grounded in the now while looking both backward and forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Marcona almonds are lovely if you want an amusing high-low dialogue with the potato chips that appear later, though any salted roasted almond will do.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
The Norway supporters also provided an amusing moment during the quarter-final with England.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
I told him I just wanted him to see that I didn’t write only amusing things.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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