Amusing

/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ adjective

Funny or entertaining in a light, pleasing way that makes you smile or laugh.

From Old French 'amuser' (to keep busy), possibly combining 'a-' (to) and 'muse' (to stare stupidly). Over time, it shifted from 'occupying attention' to 'entertaining or making laugh.'

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