amused en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- /əˈmjuːzd/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Old French a- Medieval Latin musumder.? Old French muser Old French amuserbor. Middle English *amusen English amuse English -ed English amused From amuse + -ed.
Meanings
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Pleasurably entertained.
The children chased one another in a circle in front of their amused parents.
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Displaying amusement.
There was an amused grin on his face.
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(usually, with a complement) Enjoying humorous aspects of something.
She was much amused with their antics.
The entertainers parodied his speech. He was not amused.
He was very much amused by the lyrics.
He was very amused to note the disarray of his opponents.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more amused | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most amused | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
unamused · amusedly · amusedness · keep someone amused
Translations (2)
fi huvittunut (pleasurably entertained) · sv road (pleasurably entertained)