Basic Details
Word: Amusingly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that is funny or entertaining; causing laughter.
Synonyms: Humorously, comically, entertainingly
Antonyms: Seriously, sadly, dullly
Idioms and Phrases
- Amusing as a clown: Used to describe something or someone very funny. Example: "His jokes were amusing as a clown, making everyone laugh loudly."
- Have a laugh: To enjoy a joke or something funny. Example: "We had a laugh watching that amusingly silly movie last night."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cat's attempt to catch its own tail was amusingly hilarious to everyone watching.
Example 2: She told the story of her holiday amusingly, making her friends chuckle the whole time.
Example 3: The comedian performed amusingly, keeping the audience engaged and entertained throughout the show.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "amuse" comes from the French word "amuser," meaning "to entertain"? It was first used in English in the late 15th century.
Famous Quote
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." Charlie Chaplin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "amusingly" mean?
a) In a boring way
b) In a funny or entertaining way
c) In a serious way
d) In a sad way
Answer: b) In a funny or entertaining way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "amusingly"?
a) Angrily
b) Humorously
c) Dullly
d) Quietly
Answer: b) Humorously
3. Which sentence uses "amusingly" correctly?
a) The teacher spoke amusingly to engage the students.
b) The teacher spoke amusingly serious about the rules.
c) The teacher spoke amusingly when everyone was silent.
d) The teacher spoke amusingly because it was raining.
Answer: a) The teacher spoke amusingly to engage the students.
4. Which idiom means that something is very funny?
a) Have a laugh
b) Have a serious moment
c) All work and no play
d) The calm before the storm
Answer: a) Have a laugh
5. What is the opposite of "amusingly"?
a) Playfully
b) Humorously
c) Seriously
d) Joyfully
Answer: c) Seriously
