amuse
verb (used with object)
to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner.
have been amusing
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present perfect progressiveof amuse.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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The result is that Americans, for decades, "have been amusing themselves to death".
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2022
There was a circular quality to the proceedings that might have been amusing in different times.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2018
The newspapers have been amusing us with photographs of David Cameron and on their summer breaks, above sarky little captions about how badly they're dressed.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 6, 2011
While that would have been amusing, I suppose it would not have boded well for future seasons of the show.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2010
Whatever he was whispering must have been amusing, for his big bald friend gave a sudden snort of laughter, loud enough so that the king himself turned his head toward the Domishmen.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
