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
Many of his followers doubtless find that his most appealing quality, but the rest of the world is no longer amused.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
"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 • Feb. 27, 2026
“I feel no regret, but I feel amused at myself that I thought it was going to be an anodyne speech,” adding, “By the way, the audience was very receptive. It was widely misreported.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Mr. Stieglitz turned to the other newsmen, who were watching us with amused half smiles.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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