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amused

adjective
 
 
/əˈmjuːzd/

Definition

B2 showing that you think something is funny: an amused smile She was very amused by/at your comments.Laughing and smiling keep sb amused B2 to keep someone interested and help them to have an enjoyable time: Toddlers don't need expensive toys and games to keep them amused.Celebrating and entertaining
(Definition of amused adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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