German Conversation · Level 64
76 words
German word
amüsant
Pronunciation
IPA/amyˈzant/
Meaning
- adjectiveamusing
Example
Der Abend war amüsanter als erwartet.
The evening was more amusing than expected.
More examples
Sein Kommentar war nicht nur scharf, sondern auch amüsant.
His comment was not only sharp but also amusing.
Core concept
A mildly witty moment that leaves a smile rather than a loud laugh.
Common phrases
amüsantes Gespräch
amusing conversation
amüsant finden
find ___ amusing
Similar words
lustig: Clearly funny in a way that can make people laugh out loud.
witzig: Funny because of clever wordplay, sharp wit, or quick thinking.
unterhaltsam: Enjoyable and engaging enough to make time pass pleasantly.
humorvoll: Showing a warm sense of humor that helps put people at ease.
Definition in German
Etwas, das Interesse weckt und durch leichten Witz oder Ironie ein Lächeln hervorruft.
Word origin
German borrowed amüsant from French amusant, the present participle of amuser, meaning to entertain or amuse.
Usage tips
- Amüsant is often more restrained and slightly more formal than lustig, and it can describe something with dry or ironic humor.
Other meanings
- entertainingadjective
- funnyadjective
- comicaladjective
Opposites
- ernstseriousadjective
Related words
- amüsierendentertainingadjective
- Amüsementamusementnoun