Pronunciation: /əˈmjuːz/
noun the act of providing entertainment or enjoyment
A1 I found the clown's performance very amusing.
A2 The magic show at the fair was quite amusing.
B1 The comedian's jokes never fail to amuse the audience.
B2 The play was a delightful mix of drama and amusement.
C1 The satirical novel provided hours of intellectual amusement.
C2 The surrealist art exhibit offered a unique form of amusement.
verb to provide entertainment or enjoyment
A1 I amuse myself by watching funny cat videos.
A2 The clown at the circus always manages to amuse the children.
B1 The comedian's jokes never fail to amuse the audience.
B2 The magician's tricks amazed and amused the crowd.
C1 The play was both thought-provoking and amusing, keeping the audience engaged.
C2 The satirical novel cleverly amused readers while also making them reflect on societal issues.
formal The comedian's performance was able to amuse the entire audience.
informal I always bring my funny friend to parties because he can amuse everyone.
slang The TikTok video really amused me, it was so funny!
figurative The idea of going on a spontaneous road trip with friends really amuses me.
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