Synonyms for

Amusing

Verb / ʌˈmju:zɪŋ / Another word for amusing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing laughter or providing entertainment

Synonyms & similar words

risible comic diverting mirthful amuse disport divert comical amusive laughable funny entertaining funny humorous comical jocular ludicrous ridiculous witty pleasurable enjoyable diverting laughable hilarious droll facetious uproarious side-splitting enthralling engaging captivating

Synonyms by register

Formal

entertaining diverting pleasing

Informal

funny hilarious witty jokey

Literary

jocund blithe

Antonyms

boring uninteresting tedious dull wearisome unfunny

Common collocations

  • amusing anecdote
  • amusing story
  • amusing incident
  • amusingly put
  • amusingly written
  • amusingly observed

Word family

noun amusement
adjective amusing
adverb amusingly

Usage note

Amusing generally implies a lighthearted or gentle form of humor. It is less intense than 'hilarious' and can sometimes suggest something is merely diverting rather than laugh-out-loud funny.

Example sentences

  1. The movie was so amusing that we watched it twice.
  2. The magician's tricks were very amusing for the children at the party.
  3. The comedian's jokes were very amusing and made everyone laugh.
  4. The silly dog's antics were amusing to watch.
  5. The funny cartoon was very amusing for the kids.

Quotes

  • Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. - Victor Borge
  • A day without laughter is a day wasted. - Charlie Chaplin
  • Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot. - Charlie Chaplin

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