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单词 amusedly
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amusedlyadv.

Brit. /əˈmjuːzᵻdli/, U.S. /əˈmjuzədli/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: amused adj., -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < amused adj. + -ly suffix2.
1. In a musing, thoughtful, or preoccupied way. Obsolete.
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society > leisure > entertainment > [adverb] > as being amused
amusedly1802
1802 J. M'Parlan Statist. Surv. County Sligo ii. 22 Each plough has only the attendance, I cannot say work, of one man, for they amusedly walked along side.
1844 Fraser's Mag. 30 63/1 We looked amusedly at the baggage, stowed on all sides of us. If we should be upset, why we should be jammed to death.
1901 W. J. Locke Usurper iii. 29 He wandered amusedly around the baccarat tables, and grew as fascinated as a child with the eternally gyrating little horses.
2. In an amused or entertained way; with amusement.
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1853 M. A. Motler Old Village Church 207 We have heard well-reputed church-goers talk amusedly..of gentlemen ogling ladies with smiles and winks.
1976 Jrnl. Asian Stud. 35 399 Everybody—the ordainer included—may smile amusedly.
2004 Daily Mail (Nexis) 16 Sept. 17 People in Yorkshire were amusedly sceptical.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2021; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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