🇬🇧🇨🇳 amusing - 有趣 : English Lesson

Meaning of "amusing" ("有趣"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If something is amusing, it is funny in a light and playful way and makes you smile, giggle, or laugh, but not in a mean or hurtful way.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

It was amusing to see my brother try virtual reality boxing and end up politely apologizing to the lamp he punched.

It was amusing to watch my dog proudly chase his tail, catch it, and then look offended at himself.

I wore an amusing hat shaped like a cheeseburger, and a seagull tried to take a bite out of it.

My little cousin finds it amusing to clap every time someone blinks, so being around him is like living in a tiny thunderstorm.

It was very amusing when Dad confidently did a dance move, slipped, and turned it into an accidental breakdance spin.

A small boy has a cat in a red hat. The cat is amusing on a green box. The boy makes the cat walk and the cat is more amusing. A toy dog hears and barks in an amusing way. His face is also amusing. The room is full of soft, amusing noise and the boy laughs and is happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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