amusing

• Describe algo que causa diversión, entretenimiento o risa; que resulta gracioso o agradable de ver u oír.

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

1. Entertaining or funnyA2formal

   Causing laughter or providing entertainment.

   divertido, que causa gracia o risa

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

   Sinónimoscomicaldelightfuldivertingenjoyableentertainingfunnyhumorouslaughablewitty

   Antónimosboringdullhumorlesstediousunfunny

2. Pleasantly interestingB1formal

   Stimulating interest in a light-hearted way.

   divertido, entretenido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosagreeabledivertingengagingenjoyableentertainingpleasurable

   Antónimosboringdulltediousuninteresting

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de entretener a alguien o hacer que se ría o sonría.

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.

   Divertir o hacer reír

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

   Sinónimoscheerdelightdivertentertaingladdenpleaseregaletickle

   Antónimosannoyboredispleaseirritatevex

2. Keep occupied or distractedB1formal

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

   Entretener

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeguiledivertengageentertainoccupy