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amusable

a·muse
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-myooz]
    • /əˈmyuz/
    • /əˈmjuːzəbl /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-myooz]
    • /əˈmyuz/

Definitions of amusable word

  • adjective amusable capable of being amused 3
  • verb with object amusable to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner: She amused the guests with witty conversation. 1
  • verb with object amusable to cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in: The comedian amused the audience with a steady stream of jokes. 1
  • verb with object amusable to cause (time, leisure, etc.) to pass agreeably. 1
  • verb with object amusable Archaic. to keep in expectation by flattery, pretenses, etc. 1
  • verb with object amusable Obsolete. to engross; absorb. to puzzle; distract. 1

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Origin of amusable

First appearance:

before 1470
One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Middle French amuser “to divert, amuse”; see a-5, muse

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Parts of speech for Amusable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

amusable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

amusable usage trend in Literature

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