be amused

Frequency: 8.545.1 per million words

To be in a state of finding something funny or entertaining.

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Examples (10)

  • He was much amused by the comedian's performance.
  • I was not at all amused when my prank went wrong.
  • The children were clearly amused by the magician's silly tricks.
  • She is always amused at her cat's strange antics.
  • You'll be amused to hear what happened at the office today.
  • We were thoroughly amused throughout the entire film.
  • The queen did not look impressed, but the king was quietly amused.
  • Despite the serious situation, he couldn't help but be amused by the irony.
  • They have been amused by his storytelling for years.
  • I think my boss was genuinely amused, even though he tried to hide it.