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"hilarious" vs. "amusing"
Evening, everyone!
What do you think is the difference when you say,
- he/she is hilarious.
vs.
- he/she is amusing. ?
My dictionary cannot "see" any real difference, but I'd like to know how to use both of those adjectives correctly.
Thank you much in advance.
2017년 9월 8일 오후 10:22
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Something "amusing" makes you smile.
Something "hilarious" makes you laugh out loud.
Imagine a television talk show host who doesn't actually tell jokes, but has a sense of humor and a pleasant manner. He is amusing.
Imagine one of his guests who walks up to the microphone and tells a series of jokes that "has the audience in stitches," "has them rolling in the aisles," has everybody laughing and laughing. He is hilarious.
2017년 9월 9일
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Hi,
To add to what Mike said, above, I would say that amusing means entertaining with a connotation of being funny. Hilarious means extremely funny.
John
2017년 9월 9일
1
Hi,
Amusing = funny
Hilarious = very very very very very funny!
I hope that helps!
2017년 9월 8일
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