amusingly
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way that makes people laugh or smile.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhmyoozihngleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
əmˈjuzɪŋli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In an entertaining and amusing manner
“Hollywood has grown too sophisticated to turn out anything really amusingly bad these days.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In an entertaining and amusing manner
Used this way, amusingly is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. Keep it for friendly, informal settings.
“Hollywood has grown too sophisticated to turn out anything really amusingly bad these days.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
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- “Hollywood has grown too sophisticated to turn out anything really amusingly bad these days.”adverb
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