amuse
Example Sentences
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One of those curious, amused expressions crossed his face, but he accepted them without comment, and returned a minute later with both our cups wearing wool.
From Literature
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“I didn’t,” he said, and he turned to look at me for the first time, an amused smirk on his face.
From Literature
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Broadcaster Piers Morgan was among those who didn't find it amusing.
From BBC
Unfortunately, as amusing as this is on a certain level, it will have real-world consequences that could take decades to repair and cause millions of needless deaths.
From Salon
"In college, I was stopped because I ticked, 'I have drugs in my bag!' when I passed a police car. I wasn't even holding a bag. The police officers were very amused by it."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.