Definition

Able to be entertained or find something funny.

Example

The comedian's jokes were amusable to the audience, making everyone laugh.

Conversation

I watched this stand-up comedy last night, and it was so funny!

Really? I love shows that are amusable.

Yeah, it had everyone in stitches the whole time.

Sounds like a good laugh! I’ll have to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amusable is formed from "amuse" (from Old French *amuser*, meaning to divert or entertain) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "amusable" means capable of being entertained or amused.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'amuse' which means to entertain, and remember that 'amusable' describes something that can be entertained.

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