Pronunciation: /əˈmjuːzɪdli/

Definitions of amusedly

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 She smiled amusedly at the silly joke.

A2 He chuckled amusedly at the cartoon.

B1 The audience watched amusedly as the clown performed his tricks.

B2 She listened amusedly to the gossip going around the office.

C1 The professor looked amusedly at the student's creative interpretation of the assignment.

C2 The actor delivered his lines amusedly, knowing the audience would appreciate his humor.

Examples of amusedly in a Sentence

formal She watched the play amusedly, appreciating the clever dialogue and acting.

informal He chuckled amusedly at the cat's antics as it chased its tail.

slang The comedian's jokes had the audience laughing amusedly throughout the show.

figurative The old man smiled amusedly as he watched the children play, remembering his own youth.

Grammatical Forms of amusedly

past tense

was amused

plural

amusedly

comparative

more amusedly

superlative

most amusedly

present tense

amusedly

future tense

will be amusedly

perfect tense

have been amusedly

continuous tense

amusedly being

singular

amusedly

positive degree

amusedly

infinitive

to be amusedly

gerund

being amusedly

participle

amusedly

Origin and Evolution of amusedly

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'amusedly' originated from the Old French word 'amusier' meaning to entertain or amuse.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'amusedly' has evolved to describe something done in an amused or entertaining manner, rather than solely for the purpose of amusement.