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    Amused

    /əˈmjuːzd/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    Past tense of 'amuse', meaning to engage someone's attention in a way that is entertaining.
    The performance amused the audience for hours.
    Having provided enjoyment or entertainment to someone.
    The magician's tricks had amused the children throughout the party.
    adjective
    Finding something funny or entertaining; experiencing amusement.
    She was amused by the puppy's playful antics.
    Showing or expressing amusement.
    He had an amused smile on his face after hearing the joke.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'amuse', meaning to divert or entertain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    amused expression:
    A facial expression indicating laughter or pleasure.
    keep someone amused:
    To entertain someone to prevent boredom.
    be amused by:
    To find something funny or entertaining.

    Related Words

    amusement
    The state of being entertained or amused.
    amuse
    To entertain or cause someone to laugh.

    Slang Meanings

    LOL
    That meme is so funny, I'm LOLing!
    ROFL
    I was ROFL at that video!