Example Sentences

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Lathan wears a drama student’s cozy oversized cardigan for the first meeting, a ballet master’s severe bun for the reveal, and an air of gentlest self-amusement all the while.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 30, 2019

He has even begun to look a little like Dr Evil – twinkle of self-amusement included.

From The Guardian • Nov. 16, 2018

Too much self-amusement is considered a no-no among comedians, but Obama, the pros say, makes it work.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2016

“I envy Depp’s capacity for self-amusement, but it’s a pity he’s so rich and enbubbled that no one dares say to say to him, ‘Er, Johnny… this is, er, really very bad.’”

From Time • Jan. 25, 2015

Under the cloak of art much self-amusement and vulgar self-display tries to justify itself, and many mercenary interests are concerned in stinting its vitality.

From The Truth About Woman by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)