as in fun
providing amusement or enjoyment
Grandma told an amusing story about Dad when he was little
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as in entertaining
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives
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Recent Examples of amusing
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
This latest preview offers more amusing nods and easter eggs that space enthusiasts will recognize like a Voyager-like Golden Record and Elio's Aunt Olga employed by the Air Force Space Command, the branch of the U.S. Armed Services that became the U.S. Space Forced in 2019.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Nothing would be more amusing than this saga continuing into the Final Four.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Nick’s fixation on Sawyer’s luxe truck was understandable and consistently amusing.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Coupe, Marino and Lee are in a comparably broad comedic register, each leaning into amusing notes of exasperation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
This latest preview offers more amusing nods and easter eggs that space enthusiasts will recognize like a Voyager-like Golden Record and Elio's Aunt Olga employed by the Air Force Space Command, the branch of the U.S. Armed Services that became the U.S. Space Forced in 2019.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Nothing would be more amusing than this saga continuing into the Final Four.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Nick’s fixation on Sawyer’s luxe truck was understandable and consistently amusing.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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This wooden and metal Happy Easter porch sign, on sale for $28.99 at Michael's, is carrot-shaped for a fun addition to your Easter decoration.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And yet, there’s also something fun in exploring the lives of those who don’t blink an eye at dropping $25,000 on a Birkin bag.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The house had multiple assets, including a grand entrance, original details, a welcoming front porch and a two-story carriage house that offered additional space for entertaining.—
Lana Bortolot,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, sight lines within the home are extended, making this the area perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes, including large parties.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here are a few delightful spring activities to try in the next few weeks, from spotting migrant birds in your backyard to building your own container garden.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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The latter, served in an ample square, is delightful with a post-meal coffee.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amusing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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