Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: amusing
IPA transcription: [əmj'uzɪŋ]
Pronunciations of amusing
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: amusing, comic, comical, funny, laughable, mirthful, risible
    Meaning: 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"
  • Synonyms: amusing, amusive, diverting
    Meaning: providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining; "an amusing speaker"; "a diverting story"
Usage examples
  • It is very amusing
  • Extravagance after a certain point becomes amusing.
  • "After all, it was a most amusing incident," he said.
  • Once she was inside, however, it did not seem so amusing.
  • "Really, Miss Crosby," said Edna Wright, "you are very amusing."
  • About the same time in Cutty's apartment rather an amusing comedy took place.
  • A visit to Mrs. Manson Mingott was always an amusing episode to the young man.
  • Well, it will be amusing to show him what changes have taken place in all that time.
  • The preface is the most amusing part of the book, but the poems also are worth studying.
  • "Vladimir isn't stupid," protested her niece; "he's one of the most amusing boys I ever met.
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