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

Slang Meanings

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