Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Entertaining or pleasing.
- adjective Arousing laughter.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Giving amusement; diverting.
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- verb Present participle of
amuse . - adjective
Entertaining . - adjective
Funny ,hilarious .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective arousing or provoking laughter
- adjective providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
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Examples
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Susan found the term amusing, given the fact that she was only sixteen, and Maria herself probably just two or three years older.
Wizard and Glass King, Stephen 1997
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This one, legally named Tracy Worcester - she insists on "Tracy" unless her lunch companion finds her title amusing - is currently having such a moment.
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The alien puppet takes her apart in amusing fashion.
*The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Book 8 — Recommended » Manga Worth Reading 2010
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Even more amusing is that Featherston has what sounds like, at best, a minor role in Experimental Activity.
'Paranormal Activity' star Katie Featherston's new movie: 'Experimental Activity' | EW.com 2009
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Liberal clergymen take themselves seriously; what makes this particularly amusing is that they are convinced that everyone else takes them seriously too.
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What's amusing is that the GOP has not learned a single thing since their 08-butt-kicking!
Deeds tries to shake up Virginia campaign with big speech 2009
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What's amusing is that North Carolina voters are not known for being overly sensitive about bigoted campaign appeals.
Rank anti-mosque bigotry flops as campaign tactic Greg Sargent 2010
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What I find amusing is that you believe your position is the rational one.
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What I find amusing is how Dems and Libs point the finger at Republicans and Conservatives, and hollar about how hateful and mean and out of touch with reality they are.
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The guests at the ball turn in amusing performances, particularly Joseph Caley as the rakish, dry-humoured Adoncino, but the central couple have the best of the choreography.
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Pointes of View Luke Jennings 2010
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