Amusedly

/əˈmjuːzɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner showing amusement; with evident entertainment or light humor.

Etymology

From amused (past participle of amuse) plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly, creating an adverb that describes how something is done with amusement.

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Amusedly is a gift to writers—it captures that specific tone of someone chuckling at something slightly ridiculous without being mean-spirited about it.

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