Another Word for Amused
20 amused synonyms, sorted from mild to intense.
Amused covers everything from a private smirk to laughing so hard you cannot breathe. If you are looking for another word for amused, think about how loud the laugh is and whether the humor is gentle, dry or ridiculous. Noticing what amuses you is a small but real way to find more of it.
Synonyms for amused, by intensity
Mild 路 A little, in the background
- entertained
- Your attention is pleasantly held.
- tickled
- Lightly delighted by something cute or funny.
- charmed
- Amused by something endearing.
- wry
- Dry, knowing amusement with a half smile.
- smirking
- A small, slightly smug smile.
- bemused
- Puzzled and a little amused, in casual use.
- grinning
- Amusement that shows on your face.
Moderate 路 Clearly there, hard to ignore
- delighted
- Amusement mixed with pleasure.
- giggly
- Small, uncontrollable bursts of laughter.
- chuckling
- Quiet, warm laughter.
- playful
- Lighthearted and ready to joke.
- gleeful
- Mischievous, bubbly amusement.
- cracking up
- Informal, starting to laugh hard.
- diverted
- Pleasantly distracted by something fun.
Intense 路 Strong, taking over
- in stitches
- Laughing so hard it hurts.
- hysterical
- Laughing uncontrollably.
- doubled over
- Laughing so hard you bend forward.
- dying of laughter
- Everyday phrase for the biggest laughs.
- convulsed
- Shaking with laughter.
- rolling on the floor
- Informal, laughing without any control.
Say it more precisely
I was amused by the cat video.
I was tickled by the cat video and sent it to everyone.
His joke amused me.
His joke had me chuckling on the train.
We were so amused at dinner.
We were in stitches at dinner over the story about the goat.
She looked amused at my excuse.
She gave a wry smile at my excuse.
Words people confuse with amused
- bemused: Traditionally bemused means puzzled. Many now use it for amused, so context matters.
- happy: Happiness is broad. Amusement is about finding something funny.
- joyful: Joy runs deep. Amusement can be light and brief.
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