a
muse
Third Person
amuses
Present Participle
amusing
Past Tense
amused
Past Participle
amused
1
to make one's time enjoyable by doing something that is interesting and does not make one bored
transitive
- She amused herself by reading a funny book on her commute.
- Playing board games with friends always amuses him on weekends.
- The playful antics of the kittens amused the children for hours.
- The animated cartoon series amused kids and adults alike.
2
to make someone laugh by being funny
transitive
- The comedian’s jokes amused the audience, filling the room with laughter.
- Her witty comments always manage to amuse her friends during conversations.
- The clever antics of the playful puppy amused the children endlessly.
- The clown's exaggerated expressions never fail to amuse the crowd.
- His quirky sense of humor amused everyone at the party.