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AMUSIVE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does amusive mean? 

AMUSIVE (adjective)
  The adjective AMUSIVE has 1 sense:

1. providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertainingplay

  Familiarity information: AMUSIVE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


AMUSIVE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

Synonyms:

amusing; amusive; diverting

Context example:

a diverting story

Similar:

interesting (arousing or holding the attention)

Derivation:

amuse (make (somebody) laugh)

amuse (occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion)


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