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amusing

UK
/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
US
/əˈmjuzɪŋ/

Translations

amusingadjective
more amusing
Comp.
most amusing
Super.
UK
/əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/
US
/əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/
The comedian told an amusing story.
L'humoriste a raconté une histoire amusante.
Additional translations
divertissantSoutenu ou plus neutre que « amusant ».
Synonyms
hilarious
comical
humorous
funny
entertaining
jovial
lighthearted
witty
Antonyms
unamusing
boring
amusingnoun
UK
/əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/
US
/əˈmju.zɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun meaning the action or process of providing entertainment.
divertissementPour l'action ou le fait de distraire quelqu'un.
His amusing of the children kept them occupied for hours.
Son divertissement des enfants les a occupés pendant des heures.
amuseverb

amusing

Gerund

amused
Past Simple
amused
Past Participle
amusing
Gerund
UK
/əˈmjuːz/
US
/əˈmjuz/
The clown's antics were sure to amuse the children at the party.
Les pitreries du clown allaient sûrement amuser les enfants à la fête.
Additional translations
divertirSurtout pour l’idée de distraire ou de divertir quelqu’un.
Synonyms
delight
entertain
please
tickle
fascinate
engage
charm
divert
Antonyms
uninterest
bore
amusegerund / present participle

amusing

Describes something that causes amusement.
amusantAu féminin : amusante.
His stories are always amusing.
Ses histoires sont toujours amusantes.
Additional translations
drôleQuand le sens est « qui fait rire » ou « cocasse ». Invariable en genre au niveau de l’entrée lexicale.

Definitions

amusingadjective
Causing laughter or providing entertainment.
The comedian's amusing jokes had the entire audience in stitches.
amusingnoun
The action or process of providing entertainment or enjoyment.
His amusing of the children kept them occupied for hours.
amuseverb
To entertain or occupy in a light, playful, or pleasant manner.
The clown's antics were sure to amuse the children at the party.
To cause someone to find something funny or enjoyable.
Her witty remarks never fail to amuse her friends.
amusegerund / present participle
Causing laughter or providing entertainment.
His stories are always amusing.
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