: 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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TikTok users flooded the comments with amused reactions and similar stories.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Back in the heyday of The Washington Post’s Style section, Quinn shocked and amused readers with her cheeky coverage of political scandals and newsmakers.
—Air Mail, 14 June 2025
So when Kornet had the game of his career, his team was thrilled, amused and just grateful.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Back in the heyday of The Washington Post’s Style section, Quinn shocked and amused readers with her cheeky coverage of political scandals and newsmakers.
—Air Mail, 14 June 2025
So when Kornet had the game of his career, his team was thrilled, amused and just grateful.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 May 2025
EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images The relatable struggle sparked a wave of amused comments from fellow dog owners on TikTok.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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“Amused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amused. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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