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amused

 

[ ษ™หˆmjuหzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of feeling

Amused describes a state of finding something funny or entertaining. When someone is amused, they often display a lighthearted joy or laughter in response to a humorous situation. It can reflect a mild delight in what they perceive, whether in a conversation, performance, or unexpected occurrence. The term may also encompass a range of emotions tied to humor, including amusement that is nuanced by irony or sarcasm.

Synonyms

delighted, entertained, pleased

Examples of usage

  • She was amused by the joker's antics.
  • He felt amused at the child's playful behavior.
  • The audience was thoroughly amused by the comedian's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "amused" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divertido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคจเฅ‹เคฐเค‚เคœเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterhalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terhibur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฒะฐะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozbawiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฅฝใ—ใ‚“ใงใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ divertido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸlenmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๊ฑฐ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุชู‡ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pobavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pobavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„‰ๅฟซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zabaven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skemmtilegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eฤŸlษ™ncษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ divertido

Etymology

The word 'amused' originates from the verb 'amuse', which can be traced back to the Middle French 'amuser', meaning 'to entertain' or 'to divert'. This verb itself combines 'a-' (a form of the preposition 'ร ') with 'muser', which means 'to ponder' or 'to muse'. The roots of 'muser' lead to the Old French term that signifies distraction or idleness. As the term transitioned into English in the late 16th century, it maintained a similar connotation but started emphasizing the joy associated with entertainment. Over time, the adjective 'amused' emerged, capturing the essence of being entertained or finding humor in situations, reflecting social interactions and cultural contexts throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,931 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.