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

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

But some people have never been amused by Bridget's obsession with her size and men, some of whom are responsible for casual workplace sexual harassment.

From BBC

Even amid political furies, Martin, who looks like she stepped off the set of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” appears more amused than startled, speaking in the low, accented voice of a woman paging through a family scrapbook, pointing out histories and disappointments.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

The brain states of people reporting being both disgusted and amused seemed to reflect only disgust – not a unique pattern for a new mixed emotion.

From Salon

Related Words

• entertained