English adjective: amusing | |||
| 1. | amusing providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining | ||
| Samples | An amusing speaker. A diverting story. | ||
| Synonyms | amusive, diverting | ||
| Similar | interesting | ||
| Antonyms | uninteresting | ||
| 2. | amusing arousing or provoking laughter | ||
| Samples | An amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls. An amusing fellow. A comic hat. A comical look of surprise. Funny stories that made everybody laugh. A very funny writer. It would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much. A mirthful experience. Risible courtroom antics. | ||
| Synonyms | comic, comical, funny, laughable, mirthful, risible | ||
| Similar | humorous, humourous | ||
| Antonyms | humorless, humourless, unhumorous | ||