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adjective

Definition of amusednext
as in smiling

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verb

past tense of amuse
as in entertained
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives

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Recent Examples of amused
Adjective
Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 Her amused, introspective grace juggling a vast cast of (wonderful) characters and (fascinating) relationships means the true story at the center here ends up playing second fiddle. — Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Verb
Reflecting on the viral attention, Moseder remains amused by how a simple mishap captured the attention of millions online. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Rodríguez González was particularly amused by the daily musical interlude. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amused
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amused
  1. smiling
  2. entertained
  3. gleeful
  4. regaled
  5. jovial
  6. distracted
  7. mirthful
  8. merry
Adjective
  • Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.
    — Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
  • As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of smiling
Verb
  • Mexico returned from halftime with great momentum in front of a crowd that had been entertained at halftime by the Mexican band Maná.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of entertained
Adjective
  • For the sheer gleeful joy with which its participants abuse themselves and each other.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • Many competitors on Wall Street were thus gleeful when Citadel’s main fund fell by fifty-five per cent during the 2008 global financial crisis.
    — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of gleeful
Verb
  • The excitement continued with a visit from none other than Indiana Jones played by Choco Clotfelter, who regaled the students with tales of the railroads, travel, and the founding of the Del Mar Fair.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
  • Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.
    — Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Definition of regaled
Adjective
  • The men, both in formal suits, appear jovial despite their opposing political views, with smiles spreading on their faces.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Jeremy is observant, jovial, and finds the Sinclairs’ world fascinating.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 June 2026
Definition of jovial
Verb
  • Getting distracted by a late-stage bombshell would feel disingenuous at this point.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 July 2026
  • My will is scattered, directed toward many contradictory things, and easily distracted.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of distracted
Adjective
  • Haim managed to put on a show that felt about 95% mirthful while still honoring the integrity of the new songs that dig emotionally deeper.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
  • There’s a mirthful sparkle to the crowd, guests and crew alike, especially apparent given our close quarters on the train.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2024
Definition of mirthful
Adjective
  • Some may argue that the more the merrier applies as much to advocacy for social justice as to anything else.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026
  • When former President Barack Obama addressed the massive, merry crowd at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, a few lines landed like a balm.
    — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of merry

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“Amused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amused. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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