Synonyms for amused
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Pleasurably entertained.
The children chased one another in a circle in front of their amused parents.
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To divert is to turn from serious thoughts or laborious pursuits to something that lightly and agreeably occupies the mind; one may be entertained or amused who has nothing serious or laborious from which to be diverted.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- entertained The band entertained the spectators at the parade.
- diverted Go on with your story; I'm vastly diverted by it!
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| amused | rising | |
| entertained | steady | |
| diverted | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- diverted3
- 11 letters
- entertained3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (diverted3 = 3 syllables).