amusing

Everyday

1. Amusing means funny in a gentle way that makes you smile or laugh. tree →
2. Amusing can mean pleasant and entertaining, keeping you happy for a while. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it tells the reader that something or someone is light-hearted and funny. In reading lessons it is a good word instead of «funny». Phrases: «find it amusing», «an amusing story», «mildly amusing».

Examples

• Dad told an amusing story about his first day at work. tree →
• The clown was very amusing. tree →
• I found the puppy's tricks amusing. tree →
• It's amusing to watch the ducks chase each other. tree →
• The book is short but amusing. tree →
• The teacher did not find the joke amusing. tree →
• “Thank you very much for your amusing dance. tree →

Note

Amusing (making you laugh) vs amused (feeling the laugh): «The joke was amusing; I was amused.» Not the same as «amazing» (wonderful). «Not amused» means annoyed.