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Definitions

amusing

[uh-myoo-zing] / əˈmyu zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
entertaining, funny
Synonyms
STRONGEST
campy charming comical delightful diverting droll engaging enjoyable entertaining fun gratifying humorous interesting lively pleasant pleasing
STRONG
camp cheering enchanting gladdening joshing screaming
WEAK
agreeable boffo cheerful cut up for grins gut-busting jocular jokey laughable merry priceless sidesplitting too funny for words witty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad boring disagreeable dramatic dull repulsive sad serious tragic unamusing unenjoyable unfunny unhappy unpleasant
WEAK
annoying tiring

Example Sentences

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And Wiseman relayed an amusing anecdote about Canadian Hansen, whose trip around the Moon was also his first time in space.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s amusing that Altman would say of his new hires, “I don’t expect them to go any easier on us.”

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

He’s studying German, for no apparent reason, and throws phrases into his dialogue to amusing effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Broadcaster Piers Morgan was among those who didn't find it amusing.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

So I confine myself to telling him a few amusing things.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque