Finding something funny or entertaining; experiencing mild pleasure or enjoyment from something humorous.
From French 'amuser' meaning 'to cause to muse' or 'to divert,' originally from 'a-' (to) + 'muser' (to stare stupidly). The meaning shifted from 'to deceive' in the 16th century to 'to entertain' by the 17th century.
The word 'amused' originally had a much more serious meaning - it meant to distract or deceive someone, sometimes maliciously. The lighthearted meaning we know today evolved as people began using distraction as a form of entertainment rather than deception.
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