pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker.
causing laughter or mirth; humorously entertaining: an amusing joke.
Origin of amusing
First recorded in 1590–1600; amuse + -ing2
SYNONYMS FOR amusing
1 charming, pleasing, engaging, lively.
2 laughable, humorous, funny.
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2. Amusing,comical,droll describe that which causes mirth. That which is amusing is quietly humorous or funny in a gentle, good-humored way: The baby's attempts to talk were amusing. That which is comical causes laughter by being incongruous, witty, or ludicrous: His huge shoes made the clown look comical.Droll adds to comical the idea of strange or peculiar, and sometimes that of sly or waggish humor: the droll antics of a kitten; a droll imitation.
In an amusing moment in a Royal Economic Society webinar on forecasting, Garry Young of the National Institute for Economic and Social Research showed the forecasts for UK GDP that his organization issued in February 2020 and May 2020, side by side.
Econ 3.0? What economists can contribute to (and learn from) the pandemic|Claire Beatty|September 28, 2020|MIT Technology Review
The prize for this month goes to Adrien, our “best man” for this month, for his long, amusing and very personal comment.
How to Assess Risks During the Coronavirus Pandemic|Pradeep Mutalik|September 25, 2020|Quanta Magazine
But his ranking Democratic member just told an amusing story about Issa.
Kissy-Face The Nation: Washington’s Power Elite Smooch Bob Schieffer|Lloyd Grove|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He's polite and amusing, inventing comic voices to deceive friends.
Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up|Tom Boswell|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A comedy titan who was always the center of attention, amusing even the most hardened of cynics with his manic energy.
Robin Williams, Hollywood’s Grand Jester, Is Dead at 63|Marlow Stern|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But for every amusing World Cup story like this one, there seems to be at least one that infuriates.
What Is It About Soccer That Brings Out the Hooligan in Its Fans?|Bill Morris|June 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Less than a month later, Christie got the least amusing news of his career.
Christie Aides Can Keep Bridgegate Emails Under Wraps|Olivia Nuzzi|April 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We are very comfortable here, and the streets are so amusing.
Letters of a Diplomat's Wife|Mary King Waddington
The footman was fond of reading, and used often in the evening to entertain the other servants with some amusing book.
Favorite Fairy Tales|Logan Marshall
Fink sat, meanwhile, in Anton's room, amusing himself with rallying his friend.
Debit and Credit|Gustav Freytag
The camel races, while not exactly regarded as a medium for speculation, were the most amusing to watch.
With Our Army in Palestine|Antony Bluett
In this amusing occupation the time would have passed unheeded but for Mr. Lambe's increasing dryness.
Humorous Readings and Recitations|Various
British Dictionary definitions for amusing
amusing
/ (əˈmjuːzɪŋ) /
adjective
mildly entertaining; pleasantly diverting; causing a smile or laugh