amusing

Definition

  • adjective: causing laughter or enjoyment
  • adjective: giving 'amusement'
  • synonyms: diverting, light, funny

Examples

  • His silly jokes 'amused' the audience. = The audience was 'amused' by his silly jokes. [=the audience found his silly jokes funny/entertaining/amusing]

  • There are some 'amusing' [='funny'] twists to the story.

  • He's one of the most 'amusing' people I know.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) a mysterious sound. It could be any number of things. murder's the least possible. Doyle, don't tell me he's an unemployed magician, amusing the neighborhood with his sleight of hand. Don't tell me that. It's too obvious and stupid a way to commit murder. In full view of windows? (..)
    1954 Rear Window
  • (..) Five seconds is nothing. I can easily be out of here in three. But if you really want me to leave - I've had enough! Oh, thank you very much. Hmm, a very amusing, clever, little gadget. Very realistic. But, of course, my instinct told me that, uh- Something the matter? You're not feeling well? (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) And then the lady over here, I think it's a guy, 'cause he's got... The only reason you are still alive is that I find your stupidity mildly amusing. Well, thank you. But I find your evilness extremely annoying. Who do you think you are, panda? Who do you think I am, peacock? Why are we laughing? (..)
    2011 Kung Fu Panda 2