amused
word · lemma: amuse
/əmˈjuzd/
uh-MYOOZD
/ɐmjˈuːsd/
uh-MYOOZD
Definition
Finding something funny or entertaining; pleasantly entertained or showing mild enjoyment.
Usage & Nuances
Softer than "laughing" — can be just a smile or twinkle in the eye. "Not amused" is a classic understatement for being annoyed or offended. Common: "looked amused", "seemed amused", "keep someone amused". Different from "amusing" (what causes it) vs "amused" (how you feel).
Spanish: divertido - entretenidoPortuguese (BR): divertido - achando graçaPortuguese (PT): divertido - achando graçaChinese (Simplified): 觉得好笑的 - 被逗乐的Chinese (Traditional): 覺得好笑的 - 被逗樂的Hindi: मनोरंजित - प्रसन्नArabic: مُستمتع - مُسلَّىBengali: মনোরঞ্জিত - মুগ্ধRussian: развесёлый - позабавленный - довольныйJapanese: 面白がっている - 楽しそうなVietnamese: thấy thú vị - cảm thấy vuiKorean: 재미있어 하는 - 즐거워하는Turkish: eğlenmiş - keyifliUrdu: محظوظ - خوشIndonesian: terhibur - merasa lucu
Example Sentences
The children were amused by the clown's tricks.
basic
She looked amused when I told her what happened.
basic
I was not amused by his rude joke.
basic
He watched with an amused expression as his cat chased its own tail.
natural
"We are not amused," she said, channeling her inner Queen Victoria.
natural
I need something to keep the kids amused during the long flight.
natural