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English
Etymology
From amuse + -ive.
Adjective
amusive (comparative more amusive, superlative most amusive)
- (obsolete) Illusive, deceitful.
- (now rare) Giving entertainment or interest; recreative, diverting, engaging.
1789, Gilbert White, Natural History and Antiquities of Selbourne:As I have regarded these amusive birds with no small attention, if I should advance something new and peculiar with respect to them, and different from all other birds, I might perhaps be credited, especially as my assertion is the result of many years' exact observation.
- (now rare) Amusing, humorous.
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