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amused

The correct spelling is amused.

How to pronounce amused

/əˈmjuːzd/
verb

IPA: /əˈmjuːzd/

Say it like: Amu-sed

The correct spelling is amused. To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions. For example: "I watch these movies because they amuse me."

Usage Examples

I watch these movies because they amuse me.

His jokes rarely fail to amuse.

The children chased one another in a circle in front of their amused parents.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.
  2. 2.To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.
  3. 3.To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
  4. 4.To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

adjective

  1. 1.Pleasurably entertained.
  2. 2.Displaying amusement.
  3. 3.(usually with a complement) Enjoying humor aspects (of something).

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