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UK/["/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/"]/US/["/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Amusing

funny and giving pleasure

In simple words: Fun or funny; able to make people laugh.

Amusing in a sentence

  • an amusing story/game/incident
  • She writes very amusing letters.
  • I didn't find the joke at all amusing.
  • She told us about an amusing incident that happened on her way home.

How to use Amusing

Use 'amusing' when something entertains you or provides humor. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but may sound slightly more sophisticated than simply saying something is 'funny'.

Grammar pattern

amusing + object

Memory hint

Think of 'a-muse-ing' as a way to inspire laughter.

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Collocations with Amusing

Synonyms for Amusing

Opposites of Amusing

Common mistakes with Amusing

  • Confused with 'amused' - 'amused' means you are entertained; 'amusing' means something is entertaining.
  • Using 'amusing' with a noun directly—remember to use it with a verb or another context.
  • Believing it's only for comedy—can be used for any entertaining situation.

Compare Amusing with Funny, Entertaining, Hilarious, Witty

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Frequently asked questions about Amusing

What does Amusing mean?

Fun or funny; able to make people laugh.

What is the definition of Amusing?

funny and giving pleasure

How do you use Amusing in a sentence?

an amusing story/game/incident

Can you give another example of Amusing?

She writes very amusing letters.

What are synonyms for Amusing?

Common alternatives include funny, entertaining, hilarious, jovial, witty.

What is the opposite of Amusing?

Opposite meanings include boring, dull, uninteresting.

What words go with Amusing?

It commonly pairs with be, sound, find something, extremely, fairly, very, not remotely amusing, nothing remotely amusing.

What are common mistakes when using Amusing?

Confused with 'amused' - 'amused' means you are entertained; 'amusing' means something is entertaining. Using 'amusing' with a noun directly—remember to use it with a verb or another context. Believing it's only for comedy—can be used for any entertaining situation.

How do you pronounce Amusing?

US: /["/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Amusing?

Use 'amusing' when something entertains you or provides humor. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but may sound slightly more sophisticated than simply saying something is 'funny'.

What CEFR level is Amusing?

"Amusing" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.