To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.

"I watch these movies because they amuse me."

To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.

"His jokes rarely fail to amuse."

To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.

To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.

Pleasurably entertained.

"The children chased one another in a circle in front of their amused parents."

Displaying amusement.

(usually with a complement) Enjoying humor aspects (of something).

"He was amused to note the disarray of his opponents."