amusing

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At least it was amusing, the whole thing was amusing--this super-refined exquisite awakened, to an emotion so genuine that what judgment he had was now obscured by the eagerness of his passion; the situation apparently so easily malleable; the beautiful safety of it all for himself.

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  1. adjective Entertaining or pleasing.
  2. adjective Arousing laughter.

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amusing:   amuse ·  amused
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