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
“I hope Vera has been amusing you?” she said.
From Beasts and Super-Beasts by Saki
The boat you have captured is owned by a private individual named Mackinder, who has been amusing himself in a perfectly innocent pastime.
From Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub by G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson
She meant this all along, and it has been amusing to see how she has with a combination of tact and persistency attained her end.
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
