Question
Updated on
19 Aug 2020
- Russian
-
English (UK)
-
English (US)
-
Simplified Chinese (China)
Closed question
Question about English (UK)
What is the difference between amusing and entertaining ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between amusing and entertaining ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
Answers
19 Aug 2020
Featured answer
- English (UK)
If something is said to be amusing, it should make one laugh - or smile, at least. It is usually specific reaction to a comedian or a comedy
Something entertaining could be amusing but also has a broader meaning to include anything diverting and interesting
Highly-rated answerer

[News] Hey you! The one learning a language!
Do you know how to improve your language skills❓ All you have to do is have your writing corrected by a native speaker!
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
Sign up
Related questions
-
What is the difference between amusing and funny ?
answerNo difference, mean the same thing. Amusing is more 'posh' and is not said so often, mostly elderly people use it. With the word 'funny' it i...
-
What is the difference between enjoy and entertain ?
answer@chr1sn if you watch an entertainment programme, you're probably expecting to enjoy it. If you're trying to entertain someone, you'd hope the...
-
What is the difference between entertain and amuse ?
answerThey just really mean the same thing you could say 'this show is amusing/entertaining'
-
What is the difference between amusing and entertaining ?
answer@GemaC something amusing is something causing laughter and providing entertainment while entertaining is just providing amusement or enjoymen...
-
What is the difference between amusing and amused ?
answerAmusing would be a feeling towards a situation that was entertaining or funny. For example: John said a funny joke that Jane found rather amu...
-
What is the difference between amusing and interesting ?
answer'Amusing' means entertaining in a way that makes you laugh. Eg. 'This girl is really amusing when she dances' or 'This theatre play is so amu...
Similar questions
- What is the difference between amusing and funny ?
- What is the difference between amusing and fun ?
- What is the difference between amusing and funny ?
Recommended Questions
- What is the difference between many and many of ?
- What is the difference between Yes, sure and Yes, of course ?
- What is the difference between 12 am and 12 pm ?
- What is the difference between Start to and Start -ing ?
- What is the difference between puss and cat ?
Topic Questions
- What is the difference between haircut and hair cut ?
- What is the difference between mood and feeling ?
- What is the difference between I went there LATER in the week. and I went there LATE in the week. ?
- What is the difference between nose pearcing and nostril pearcing ?
- What is the difference between the Japanese and Japanese people ?
Newest Questions
- What is the difference between Fellas, guys and gentilmen ?
- What is the difference between I found it boring. and I felt bored. ?
- What is the difference between There are many people who come here and There are many people who ...
- What is the difference between agreeable and suitable ?
- What is the difference between a theft and a robbery ?
Previous question/ Next question