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amusingly

/əˈmjuː.zɪŋ.li/
a · mus · ing · ly
Adjective:amusing
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• adverb

1

In a lively, humorous, or entertaining manner that causes laughter or lighthearted pleasure.

Example

"The professor recounted his early laboratory mishaps amusingly during the introductory lecture."

2

Used as a sentence modifier to indicate that a stated fact, coincidence, or situation is ironically or unexpectedly funny.

Example

"Amusingly, the manual on organizational efficiency was delivered three weeks behind schedule."

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amusement
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amusingness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'amusing' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base verb 'amuse' comes from Old French 'amuser' (to cause to stare idly or distract), from 'a-' (to) and 'muser' (to ponder or stare fixedly).

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