amuse

[uh-myooz] / əˈmyuz /

VERB

entertain; make laugh

Synonyms

STRONGEST

charm cheer delight gratify please regale tickle wow

STRONG

divert fracture gladden grab interest kill occupy panic slay

WEAK

break one up crack up knock dead make roll in the aisles put away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoy depress disappoint displease disturb offend pain upset

WEAK

anger bore dull tire

Example Sentences

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And yes, it was amusing to ask ChatGPT questions for this column, but the disclaimer about it often being wrong is real.

From Los Angeles Times

What is surprising, and almost amusing, is the fact that at some level Mr. Ashton knows how annoying he can be.

From The Wall Street Journal

The results can be confusing and, at times, amusing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of his followers doubtless find that his most appealing quality, but the rest of the world is no longer amused.

From Salon

He’s studying German, for no apparent reason, and throws phrases into his dialogue to amusing effect.

From Los Angeles Times