amused

Example Sentences

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"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

He amused himself watching one stately older man examine the underside of the table, find nothing, and leave that night sure “that these rappings were veritable messages from beyond the grave.”

From Literature

The Mexican government was not amused by these revelations, and reacted to these threats by reminding the U.S. that Mexico is a sovereign country.

From Salon

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

While she’s talking, Mrs. Pritchett’s face shifts from tired to amused to possibly intrigued.

From Literature