amuse
Example Sentences
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Some leaders, producers and directors were not amused by Goldberg, saying her remarks were insulting and dismissive of a serious fight to gain diversity within the motion picture industry.
From Los Angeles Times
Dimon, who turns 70 next month, thought the prank was amusing.
His brain was a mixed-up, bizarre place, but at least he could amuse himself sometimes.
From Literature
Invariably these wacky scenarios will be more amusing to longtime fans, for whom a frantic climax akin to the lightning-meets-DeLorean ending of “Back to the Future” will play like nostalgia for nostalgia.
From Los Angeles Times
While she’s talking, Mrs. Pritchett’s face shifts from tired to amused to possibly intrigued.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
