Amusing (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining; "an amusing speaker"; "a diverting story".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comedian's witty one-liners made for an amusing evening of entertainment.
- Her amusing anecdotes about her travels kept the audience engaged throughout the presentation.
- The film's amusing blend of humor and action made it a box office hit.
- The writer's amusing style of storytelling made the novel a delightful read.
- The children found the clown's antics amusing and laughed uncontrollably at his silly jokes.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Arousing or provoking laughter; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comedian's amusing impressions of famous politicians had the audience in stitches.
- Her amusing antics on the dance floor made everyone laugh and want to join in.
- The amusing plot twists in the novel kept me guessing until the very end.
- The children found the clown's amusing tricks and jokes to be hilarious.
- The amusing character of the bumbling detective added a lighthearted touch to the movie.