amused

[ uh-myoozd ]

adjective

1. pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted.
2. displaying amusement:

   an amused expression on her face.

3. aroused to mirth.

Other Words From

• a·mus·ed·ly [uh, -, myoo, -zid-lee], adverb
• una·mused adjective
• well-a·mused adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of amused¹

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

Example Sentences

“Of course, we were only smuggling human values,” he says half-jokingly, still amused to be put in that position.

From Los Angeles Times

Borisov artfully underplays the progression: He’s taken aback by her feral resistance, amused by her spirit, then really sees her.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the following hour, reporters went from amused to irritated as he failed to provide any of the promised evidence for his claims.

From BBC

This implies that disgusted and amused reactions are indeed occurring simultaneously to create something new.

From Salon

He was surprised and amused to learn a charismatic champion Australian thoroughbred racehorse was named after him.

From BBC

Related Words

• entertained