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amused

/əˈmjuːzd/
a · mused
Adverb:amusedly
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Past Simple:amused
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Past Participle:amused
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Present Participle:amusing
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amused Lexical Profile

amused Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Finding something funny or entertaining; experiencing or expressing pleasure and light-hearted enjoyment.

Example

"She watched the playful kittens with an amused smile on her face."

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• verb

1

To cause someone to find something funny or entertaining (past tense and past participle of 'amuse').

Example

"The comedian's clever observations amused the entire audience."

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• Rhymes for amused

• Nearby Words

amulet
amur
amuse
amused
amusedly
amusement
amusing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'amuse', which entered English in the late 15th century from Old French 'amuser', literally meaning 'to cause to stare stupidly' (from 'a-' meaning 'to' and 'muser' meaning 'to stare or ponder').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amused. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amused
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