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amusing

The correct spelling is amusing.

How to pronounce amusing

/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/

Say it like: Amu-sin-g

The correct spelling is amusing. To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions. For example: "I watch these movies because they amuse me."

Usage Examples

I watch these movies because they amuse me.

His jokes rarely fail to amuse.

The film has some amusing moments, but it is unlikely to make you laugh out loud.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.
  2. 2.To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.
  3. 3.To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
  4. 4.To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

adjective

  1. 1.Entertaining.
  2. 2.Funny, hilarious.

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