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a·mus·ing
 amusing
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- 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
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| 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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| related words: |
comical, light, playful, zany |
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| derivation: |
amusingly (adv.) |
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