amused
Example Sentences
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The few protesters taunted the agents, who mostly amused themselves.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Abbasi appeared to be amused by this and said: "I will take some photos from there."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Still, I was surprised and slightly amused when Noah asked, in all seriousness, if I would like to go to a yoga class with him and then get dinner afterward.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Everyone laughed, but Kidner, now 66, wasn’t amused.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
“He put his name down for three dances, and I suppose he’s coming for them. What a bore!” said Meg, assuming a languid air which amused Laurie immensely.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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