amused
[ uh-myoozd ]
/ əˈmyuzd /
adjective
pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted.
displaying amusement: an amused expression on her face.
aroused to mirth.
OTHER WORDS FROM amused
a·mus·ed·ly [uh-myoo-zid-lee] /əˈmyu zɪd li/, adverb un·a·mused, adjective well-a·mused, adjectiveWords nearby amused
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amusable,
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amuse-gueule,
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amusement,
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Definition for amused (2 of 2)
amuse
[ uh-myooz ]
/ əˈmyuz /
verb (used with object), a·mused, a·mus·ing.
to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner: She amused the guests with witty conversation.
to cause mirth, laughter, or the like, in: The comedian amused the audience with a steady stream of jokes.
to cause (time, leisure, etc.) to pass agreeably.
Archaic.
to keep in expectation by flattery, pretenses, etc.
Obsolete.
- to engross; absorb.
- to puzzle; distract.
synonym study for amuse
Amuse,
divert,
entertain mean to occupy the attention with something pleasant. That which
amuses is usually playful or humorous and pleases the fancy.
Divert implies turning the attention from serious thoughts or pursuits to something light, amusing, or lively. That which
entertains usually does so because of a plan or program that engages and holds the attention by being pleasing and sometimes instructive.
usage note for amuse
See
bemuse.
OTHER WORDS FROM amuse
a·mus·a·ble, adjective a·mus·er, noun un·a·mus·a·ble, adjective un·a·mus·a·bly, adverbExample sentences from the Web for amused
British Dictionary definitions for amused
amuse
/ (əˈmjuːz) /
verb (tr)
to keep pleasantly occupied; entertain; divert
to cause to laugh or smile
Word Origin for amuse
C15: from Old French
amuser to cause to be idle, from
muser to
muse
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