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Added 30 September 2026

amused

/əˈmjuːzd/ verb

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about amused at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

simple past and past participle of amuse
While waiting for the bus, I amused myself by performing a mime interpretation of the Gettysburg Address.

adjective

Pleasurably entertained.
The children chased one another in a circle in front of their amused parents.
Displaying amusement.
There was an amused grin on his face.
Enjoying humorous aspects of something.
He was very amused to note the disarray of his opponents.

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