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amusing

a·mus·ing

amusing

 
pronunciation:
myu zIng
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: able to amuse, divert, or entertain.
The amateur magician did some simple but amusing tricks.
synonyms:
diverting, entertaining, pleasing, pleasurable
antonyms:
boring, dry
similar words:
absorbing, cheering, engaging, engrossing, humorous, interesting, lively, pleasant
definition 2: producing laughter; funny.
His amusing stories kept us laughing all evening.You may laugh, but I don't find that kind of joke amusing.The practical joke his friends played was not at all amusing to him.
synonyms:
comical, funny, humorous, risible
antonyms:
serious, solemn
similar words:
droll, farcical, hilarious, jocose, jolly, laughable, ludicrous, ridiculous, sidesplitting, waggish, witty
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derivation: amusingly (adv.)