seem amused

Frequency: 7.015.5 per million words

To give the impression of finding something funny.

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Examples (10)

  • He didn't laugh, but he seemed genuinely amused by the story.
  • She seemed rather amused at my clumsy attempt to fix the sink.
  • The cat seemed amused as it watched the dog chase its own tail.
  • Despite the serious occasion, the old man seemed quietly amused by some private thought.
  • Do you think the teacher will seem amused if we submit our homework as a comic strip?
  • He tried to maintain a stern expression, but he clearly seemed amused by the prank.
  • She narrated the embarrassing incident, and everyone seemed amused except for her.
  • The audience didn't seem at all amused by the comedian's opening joke.
  • Through the video call, I could tell he seemed amused by my new haircut.
  • To my surprise, the usually strict manager seemed amused when I explained my mistake.