amuse
verb (used with object)
to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner.
has been amusing
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present perfect progressiveof amuse (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For Mr. Johns, 79, the experience has been amusing — to a point.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2021
James Giago Davies, a writer and correspondent for Native Sun News Today, said for many Lakota people the public outrage over the removal of clutter from the mountain has been amusing.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2018
However, it has been amusing, and we will at least part friends.’
From Jerry by Jean Webster
The steam engine—the telegraph—these are but the toys with which science has been amusing herself.
From Ingersollia Gems of Thought from the Lectures, Speeches, and Conversations of Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, Representative of His Opinions and Beliefs by Robert Green Ingersoll
"It has been amusing to play the part you assigned me of amateur cracksman, but really, I'm afraid, it can't be done without a better make-up."
From Nobody by W. L. Jacobs
