amusing

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  2. verb make (somebody) laugh
  3. adjective providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

Etymology

By surface analysis, amuse + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

amuse, divert, disport

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