Definition of AMUSING

amusing

Verb

  • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  • make (somebody) laugh
  • present participle and gerund of amuse

Adjective Satellite

  • providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
    • "an amusing speaker"
  • arousing or provoking laughter
    • "an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls"
    • "an amusing fellow"

Adj

  • Entertaining.
  • Funny, hilarious.

Examples

  • The film has some amusing moments, but it is unlikely to make you laugh out loud.

Origin / Etymology

By surface analysis, amuse + -ing.

Antonyms

unamusing

Scrabble Score: 10

amusing: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
amusing: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
amusing: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

amusing: valid Words With Friends Word