amused
Example Sentences
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As his star rose, he attracted amused attention with his Manhattan penthouse and Palm Beach compound, both outfitted to the gills in golden decor.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
His antics in recent days have been keeping crowds amused, including scratching against metal posts, and rolling into the water while asleep.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
After a brief reprieve following the end of Coachella, we find ourselves in the desert again for Stagecoach — hot, dusty and eager to be amused.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
My wife and some friends were amused by those choices, which I raved about, because in my daytime life I don’t often think about science, engineering or technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“I think you and I could do as well as that if we tried,” returned Jo, amused at his admiration of the trash.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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