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.