as in to entertain
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of amuse
The process of arranging dinner amused and intimidated me.
—
Matthew Kassel,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Reflecting on the viral attention, Moseder remains amused by how a simple mishap captured the attention of millions online.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The 59-year-old's criticisms included questioning how Kara Zor-El's ears could be pierced if her skin is bulletproof, and being amused after someone online compared Alcock's appearance to an ape-looking character from Land of the Lost.
—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Rodríguez González was particularly amused by the daily musical interlude.
—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amuse
Matthew Kassel,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
Reflecting on the viral attention, Moseder remains amused by how a simple mishap captured the attention of millions online.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
The 59-year-old's criticisms included questioning how Kara Zor-El's ears could be pierced if her skin is bulletproof, and being amused after someone online compared Alcock's appearance to an ape-looking character from Land of the Lost.
—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Rodríguez González was particularly amused by the daily musical interlude.
—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amuse
Verb
-
Even now at more than 50 years old, there is something undeniable about the movie’s ability to entertain, delight and terrify an audience.
-
The on-site Children’s Garden adds to its appeal, with interactive features that keep younger visitors entertained for hours.
Verb
-
Knowledgeable docents regale guests with stories about the Ingalls family, residents of the hotel, and the town, and also point out artifacts from pioneer-era life during 45-60 minute tours.
-
Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent.
Cite this Entry
“Amuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amuse. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
