What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
amuse
Example
The comedian's jokes never fail to amuse the audience. [amuse: verb]
Example
I spent the afternoon reading a book that amused me. [amused: past participle]
delight
Example
The children were delighted by the surprise party. [delighted: past participle]
Example
The restaurant's delicious food never fails to delight its customers. [delight: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Amuse is more commonly used than delight in everyday language. Amuse is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while delight is more formal and less frequently used.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between amuse and delight?
Delight is more formal than amuse and is often used in more sophisticated or literary contexts. Amuse is more casual and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
