amuse Definition
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile.
Using amuse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amuse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The comedian's jokes really amused the audience.
Example
She tried to amuse the children with funny faces.
Example
He was amused by her silly antics.
amuse Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with amuse
amuse-bouche
a small, complimentary appetizer served before a meal
Example
The chef sent out an amuse-bouche of smoked salmon on a cracker.
Example
She was not amused by his crude joke.
Example
He amused himself by playing video games all day.
Origins of amuse
from Old French 'amuser', meaning 'to divert'
Summary: amuse in Brief
To 'amuse' [əˈmjuːz] means to entertain or make someone laugh or smile. It can be used in various contexts, such as telling jokes, making funny faces, or playing games. Phrases like 'amuse-bouche' and 'not amused' extend the term to culinary and emotional contexts, respectively.
