amused
Americanadjective
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pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted.
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displaying amusement.
an amused expression on her face.
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aroused to mirth.
Other Word Forms
- amusedly adverb
- unamused adjective
- well-amused adjective
Etymology
Origin of amused
First recorded in 1590–1600; amuse + -ed 2 ( def. )
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Example Sentences
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Everyone laughed, but Kidner, now 66, wasn’t amused.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
US actress Zendaya has given an amused and bemused reaction to the widely shared photos that appear to show her wedding to fellow actor Tom Holland.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
The judge wasn’t amused and said that any video recordings made by such devices needed to be deleted ASAP.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
The Mexican government was not amused by these revelations, and reacted to these threats by reminding the U.S. that Mexico is a sovereign country.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
He presses his lips together as if I’ve amused him, but he doesn’t want to make me any madder by showing it.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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