amusing

• Описывает что-то забавное, развлекательное или вызывающее смех.

Describes something that is funny, entertaining, or causes laughter.

1. Entertaining or funnyA2formal

   Causing laughter or providing entertainment.

   Забавный

   • The comedian told an amusing story that made everyone laugh.
   • She found the cartoon very amusing.
   • His amusing remarks kept the audience entertained.

   Synonymscomicaldelightfuldivertingenjoyableentertainingfunnyhumorouslaughablewitty

   Antonymsboringdullhumorlesstediousunfunny

2. Pleasantly interestingB1formal

   Stimulating interest in a light-hearted way.

   Занимательный

   • The museum had an amusing exhibit about ancient toys.
   • It was an amusing coincidence that they met again.
   • The book is full of amusing anecdotes about travel.

   Synonymsagreeabledivertingengagingenjoyableentertainingpleasurable

   Antonymsboringdulltediousuninteresting

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по развлечению кого-либо или вызыванию у них смеха или улыбки.

A verb used to indicate the act of entertaining someone or causing them to laugh or smile.

1. Entertain or make laughA2formal

   To cause someone to laugh or smile by being funny or entertaining.

   Развлекать

   • The clown amused the children with his tricks.
   • His jokes never fail to amuse the audience.
   • She amused her friends with funny stories.

   Synonymscheerdelightdivertentertaingladdenpleaseregaletickle

   Antonymsannoyboredispleaseirritatevex

2. Keep occupied or distractedB1formal

   To keep someone's attention or interest in a pleasant way, often to pass time.

   Развлекать

   • The toys amused the baby while the parents cooked dinner.
   • He amused himself by reading a book during the long flight.
   • They were amused by the puzzle for hours.

   Synonymsbeguiledivertengageentertainoccupy