amused
/əˈmjuːzd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Pleasurably entertained.
Adjective
Examples
The children chased one another in a circle in front of their amused parents.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Displaying amusement.
Adjective
Examples
There was an amused grin on his face.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “amused” mean?
Pleasurably entertained.
Is “amused” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.