amused

American  

[uh-myoozd] / əˈmyuzd /

adjective

1. pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted.

2. displaying amusement.

   an amused expression on her face.

3. aroused to mirth.

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Other Word Forms

• amusedly adverb
• unamused adjective
• well-amused adjective

Etymology

Origin of amused

First recorded in 1590–1600; amuse + -ed ² ( def. )

Compare meaning

How does amused compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• bemused vs. amused

Example Sentences

One of those curious, amused expressions crossed his face, but he accepted them without comment, and returned a minute later with both our cups wearing wool.

From Literature

“I didn’t,” he said, and he turned to look at me for the first time, an amused smirk on his face.

From Literature

"In college, I was stopped because I ticked, 'I have drugs in my bag!' when I passed a police car. I wasn't even holding a bag. The police officers were very amused by it."

From BBC

He amused himself watching one stately older man examine the underside of the table, find nothing, and leave that night sure “that these rappings were veritable messages from beyond the grave.”

From Literature

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

Related Words

• entertained