amused

A2
Pronunciation
/əˈmjuːzd/
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.

Example Sentences
  • I watch these movies because they amuse me.
2 Definition

To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.

Example Sentences
  • His jokes rarely fail to amuse.
3 Definition

To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.

4 Definition

To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Pleasurably entertained.

Example Sentences
  • The children chased one another in a circle in front of their amused parents.
2 Definition

Displaying amusement.

3 Definition

(usually with a complement) Enjoying humor aspects (of something).

Example Sentences
  • He was amused to note the disarray of his opponents.