B1adjectiveemotionsmedia
US/əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/
UK/əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/
funny and enjoyable in a way that makes you smile
In context
He told an amusing story about his first day at work.
The video of the cat chasing a lizard was very amusing.
I found it amusing that the boss forgot his own password.
Words that go with amusing
adjective + noun
- amusing storyGrandpa always has an amusing story about his army days.
- amusing anecdoteThe speaker started with an amusing anecdote.
verb + adjective
- find it amusingMy friends find it amusing that I can't ride a bicycle.
adverb + adjective
- highly amusingThe comedy show was highly amusing.
- mildly amusingThe jokes were only mildly amusing.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I was very amusing by his joke.Correct: I was very amused by his joke.