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amused

[uh-myoozd] / əˈmyuzd /
ADJECTIVE
pleasantly occupied
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
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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

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

Many of his followers doubtless find that his most appealing quality, but the rest of the world is no longer amused.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The growing number of people who worked for Steve Eisman loved him, or were at least amused by him, and appreciated his willingness and ability to part with both his money and his knowledge.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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