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Amused
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Amused
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1.
believing something to have a humorous quality
He was not amused.
Sara was not amused by Franklin's teasing.
We were amused to see how assiduously the animal groomed its fur.
She was smiling enigmatically as if amused by some private joke.
We were amused at the antics of the chimps.
He was most amused by the story.
2.
pleasantly occupied
Having pictures to colour will keep children amused for hours.
Archie kept us amused with his stories.
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Amused
see synonyms of amusedtr.v. a·mused, a·mus·ing, a·mus·es
1. To hold the attention of or occupy in an agreeable fashion: amused myself with a puzzle.
2. To cause to laugh or smile by being funny: amused the crowd with jokes.
3. Archaic To delude or deceive.
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