AMUSING
/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of AMUSING
To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.
"I watch these movies because they amuse me."
To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.
"His jokes rarely fail to amuse."
To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
Entertaining.
"The film has some amusing moments, but it is unlikely to make you laugh out loud."
Funny, hilarious.
Examples of AMUSING in a Sentence
- "I watch these movies because they amuse me."
- "His jokes rarely fail to amuse."
- "The film has some amusing moments, but it is unlikely to make you laugh out loud."
Word Details
Is AMUSING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AMUSING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of AMUSING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for AMUSING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | m | u | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AMUSING
100 words from the letters in AMUSING
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How to Use AMUSING in Word Games
AMUSING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since AMUSING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AMUSING to find 100 additional valid words.