Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Diverted.
- adjective Expressing amusement.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
amuse . - adjective Referring to someone who is in a state of being entertained.
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- adjective pleasantly occupied
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Examples
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'I am just returned, and will not go to bed without telling you what has most amused me -- not that _amused_ is the right word, for Mme de
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 445 Volume 18, New Series, July 10, 1852 Various 1836
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The term amused her—the man had slaughtered hundreds of vampires for daring to lock him up for a few days.
Ecstasy in Darkness Gena Showalter 2010
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The term amused her—the man had slaughtered hundreds of vampires for daring to lock him up for a few days.
Ecstasy in Darkness Gena Showalter 2010
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The title amused me, though, and I couldn't be bothered to think of a better one.
ana-ng Diary Entry ana-ng 2009
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Tahira stepped into the room, crossed her arms over her chest, and looked around at Maria, Brigit, and Soomie, her expression amused.
Beautiful Disaster Kate Brian 2009
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“Queen Amidala is the name of the character Natalie Portman plays in Star Wars,” Sophie tells me, her expression amused.
Disenchanted Princess JULIE LINKER 2007
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“Queen Amidala is the name of the character Natalie Portman plays in Star Wars,” Sophie tells me, her expression amused.
Disenchanted Princess JULIE LINKER 2007
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Alison looked back over her shoulder, her expression amused.
Leave the Grave Green Deborah Crombie 1995
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My allegiance,” the word amused him, “is to a principle far more enduring than permits or empires.”
The Pandora Principle Carolyn Clowes 1990
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My allegiance,” the word amused him, “is to a principle far more enduring than permits or empires.”
The Pandora Principle Carolyn Clowes 1990
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