amusingness
|a-mus-ing-ness|
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/əˈmjuːzɪŋnəs/
(amusing)
entertaining quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amusingness' originates from the word 'amuse,' which comes from Old French 'amuser,' meaning 'to divert or entertain.'
Historical Evolution
'amuser' transformed into the English word 'amuse,' and eventually led to the formation of 'amusingness' by adding the suffix '-ness' to denote a state or quality.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'amuse' meant 'to divert attention,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to entertain or make laugh.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being entertaining or funny.
The amusingness of the comedian's performance had the audience in stitches.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 01:36