amusing

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

ruОписывает что-то забавное, развлекательное или вызывающее смех.esDescribe algo que causa diversión, entretenimiento o risa; que resulta gracioso o agradable de ver u oír.frDécrit quelque chose de drôle, divertissant ou qui provoque le rire.deBeschreibt etwas, das Vergnügen bereitet, unterhaltsam ist oder zum Lachen bringt.ptDescreve algo divertido, engraçado ou que entretém e provoca riso.zh形容某事物有趣、引人发笑或令人愉快，能带来娱乐和消遣。arيصف شيئًا يبعث على التسلية والضحك أو يثير الاهتمام بطرافة.

1. Entertaining or funny A2 formal

   Causing laughter or providing entertainment.

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

   ruЗабавныйesdivertido, que causa gracia o risaframusant, divertissantdeAmüsantptDivertidozh有趣的arمضحك

   Sinónimos: comicaldelightfuldivertingenjoyableentertainingfunnyhumorouslaughablewitty

   Antónimos: boringdullhumorlesstediousunfunny

2. Pleasantly interesting B1 formal

   Stimulating interest in a light-hearted way.

   • 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.

   ruЗанимательныйesdivertido, entretenidoframusant (au sens de plaisant et intéressant)deUnterhaltsamptDivertidozh有趣的arمُمْتِع

   Sinónimos: agreeabledivertingengagingenjoyableentertainingpleasurable

   Antónimos: boringdulltediousuninteresting

• more amusing comparative form
• most amusing superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по развлечению кого-либо или вызыванию у них смеха или улыбки.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de entretener a alguien o hacer que se ría o sonría.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de divertir quelqu'un ou de lui faire éprouver du plaisir, du rire ou un sourire.deVerb, das angibt, dass jemand unterhalten oder zum Lachen bzw. Lächeln gebracht wird.ptVerbo usado para designar a ação de divertir alguém ou de provocar riso ou sorriso em alguém.zh动词，表示使人感到有趣、愉快，或引人发笑、逗人开心。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إسعاد شخص ما أو إدخال البهجة والفرح عليه، أو جعله يضحك أو يبتسم، وكذلك شغل وقته بما يسلّيه.

1. Entertain or make laugh A2 formal

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

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

   ruРазвлекатьesDivertir o hacer reírfrDivertir, faire riredeUnterhaltenptDivertirzh逗乐arالتسلية والإضحاك

   Sinónimos: cheerdelightdivertentertaingladdenpleaseregaletickle

   Antónimos: annoyboredispleaseirritatevex

2. Keep occupied or distracted B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРазвлекатьesEntretenerfroccuper agréablementdeUnterhaltenptEntreterzh消遣arإلهاء وتسليه

   Sinónimos: beguiledivertengageentertainoccupy

• amused past participle
• amused past simple
• amusing present participle
• amuses third person singular