Amused Meaning
/əˈmjuːzd/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbsimple past and past participle of amuse
adjPleasurably entertained.
Sentence Examples
We were all greatly amused by his jokes.
We were all amused with the comedy.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She was clearly ____ by the funny joke, as a big smile spread across her face.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The audience was ____ by the comedian's jokes throughout the show.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Old French a- Old French muser Old French amuserbor. Middle English *amusen English amuse English -ed English amused From amuse + -ed.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She was clearly ____ by the funny joke, as a big smile spread across her face.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The audience was ____ by the comedian's jokes throughout the show.