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Definition of amusing

amusing

/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a · mus · ing
Adverb:amusingly
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1

Causing laughter or providing lighthearted entertainment; pleasantly funny or diverting.

Example

"The professor shared an amusing anecdote about his early days in the laboratory to put the students at ease."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'amuse' and the participial suffix '-ing'. 'Amuse' was borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French 'amuser', literally meaning 'to cause to stare stupidly' or 'to distract', from 'a-' (to) and 'muser' (to stare fixedly or ponder).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amusing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amusing
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