: pleasantly entertained or diverted (as by something funny)
She seemed slightly amused by his explanation.
: feeling or showing amusement
an amused smile
a crowd of amused spectators
I had often heard him speaking to her in an amused, confiding voice …—
Paula Fox
Paula Fox
amusedly
adjective
… she looked up into our curious faces and smiled amusedly and sweetly, as only a woman can smile …
—Jack London
Jack London
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One woman's unusually persistent battle with a bottle of wine has left the internet both amused and deeply sympathetic.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Kimmel gleefully posted the pic of a shocked Madonna, 66, reacting with amused horror at the sight of Andre’s bare bottom, as the comedian claimed that the singer definitely has a thing for him.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
The lighthearted post has been viewed more than 16.5 million times to date, sparking amused comments about how the Australian series seems to always grab the attention of dogs.
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The video, lighthearted and humorous, captured a moment of pure surprise that has sparked plenty of amused comments among viewers gushing over the sleeping canines.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Kimmel gleefully posted the pic of a shocked Madonna, 66, reacting with amused horror at the sight of Andre’s bare bottom, as the comedian claimed that the singer definitely has a thing for him.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
The lighthearted post has been viewed more than 16.5 million times to date, sparking amused comments about how the Australian series seems to always grab the attention of dogs.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The video, lighthearted and humorous, captured a moment of pure surprise that has sparked plenty of amused comments among viewers gushing over the sleeping canines.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Amused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amused. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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