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amused

/əˈmjuːzd/ adjective A2
  1. Pleasurably entertained. · The children chased one another in a circle in front of their amused parents.
  2. Displaying amusement. · There was an amused grin on his face.
  3. Enjoying humorous aspects of something. · He was very amused to note the disarray of his opponents.· He was very much amused by the lyrics.
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Rikki-tikki was rather amused at all the fuss, which, of course, he did not understand.
The Jungle Book, p. 72 · B2
Much of the snap had gone out of the old lady’s eyes by this time and was replaced by a twinkle of amused interest.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 156 · C1
She valued people only as they were of service to her or amused her.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 240 · C1
Anne had amused her, and consequently stood high in the old lady’s good graces.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 240 · C1

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