Amusing meaning

What does “amusing” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“amusing” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining.

amusing

adjective

  1. providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

    “an amusing speaker”

    “a diverting story”

  2. arousing or provoking laughter

    “an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls”

    “an amusing fellow”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University