Common Mistakes : Amusing
Amusing – Adjective
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BAD: The last three years have been the most amusing years of my life
GOOD: The last three years have been the most enjoyable years of my life
amusing = causing you to laugh or smile: ‘The speaker was clearly embarrassed when the microphone stopped working, but the audience found the situation very amusing.’ I don’t see anything amusing about finding a snake in your tent in the middle of the night
enjoyable = causing you to feel happy; pleasant: It was one of the most enjoyable holidays we’ve ever had.’ ‘Exercise may be hard work, but it can also be enjoyable
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BAD: Most visitors find the museum extremely amusing
GOOD: Most visitors find the museum extremely interesting
Something that holds your attention (and makes you want to know more) is interesting (NOT amusing ): ‘The most interesting thing about the dinosaurs is their sudden disappearance.’ His plan for raising more money sounds interesting but I’m not sure it’ll work