Synonyms for amusing
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Funny, hilarious.
- adj. 2
Entertaining.
The film has some amusing moments, but it is unlikely to make you laugh out loud.
Related words
- Word family
- amusingly amusingness
Example sentences
- funny He told us such a funny story that we all laughed.
- entertaining I think a movie is more entertaining than any book.
- humorous The story of their encounter is somewhat humorous.
- laughable From the sublime to the laughable is just one step.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| amusing | steady | |
| funny | rising | |
| entertaining | rising | |
| humorous | steady | |
| laughable | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- fun1
- 5 letters
- funny2, comic2, witty2, droll1
- 6 letters
- absurd2
- 7 letters
- comical3, risible, amusive
- 8 letters
- humorous3, farcical3, mirthful
- 9 letters
- hilarious4, priceless2, ludicrous3, laughable3, whimsical3, diverting3, humourous
- 10 letters
- ridiculous4
- 12 letters
- entertaining4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (funny2 = 2 syllables).