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   A·muse·ment

   /əˈmyo͞ozmənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state or experience of finding something funny: "we looked with amusement at our horoscopes" Similar mirthmerrimentlight-heartednesshilaritygleedelightlaughterlevitygaietyjovialityfunjocularityenjoymentpleasurehigh spiritsmirthfulnesscheerfulnesscheerinesscheerdated:sportOpposite boredomdepression
   • ▪ the provision or enjoyment of entertainment: "an evening's amusement" Similar entertainmentpleasureleisurerelaxationfunenjoymentinterestoccupationrefreshmentrestorationdistractiondiversiondivertissementplayinformal:R and Rjolliesbeer and skittlesrecdated:sportarchaic:disport
   • ▪ something that causes laughter or provides entertainment: "his daughter was an amusement to him"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘musing, diversion of the attention’): from French, from the verb amuser (see amuse).

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   Definition of amusement noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. anything that amuses or entertains; pastime: The park offers authentic Danish charm and an array of amusements and thrill rides. Synonyms: game. the act of amusing or entertaining; diversion: He invented indoor golf games for his own amusement, and for the amusement of his children. the state of being amused; enjoyment:

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   When something amuses you, it makes you laugh, holds your attention, entertains you, or all three. An amusement is an activity that produces that type of feeling. Watching a basketball game and flying a kite are amusements. Also, doing something fun fills you with the emotion of amusement.

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   Define amusement. amusement synonyms, amusement pronunciation, amusement translation, English dictionary definition of amusement. n. 1. The state of being amused, entertained, or pleased. 2. Something that amuses, entertains, or pleases. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...

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   Apr 18, 2024 · amusement in British English. (əˈmjuːzmənt ) noun. 1. something that amuses, such as a game or other pastime. 2. a mechanical device used for entertainment, as at a fair. 3. the act of amusing or the state or quality of being amused.

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   the feeling that you have when something makes you smile or laugh: I watched the performance with great amusement. To our amusement the tent collapsed on top of them. amusement noun (ENJOYABLE) B2. an enjoyable way of spending your time: I play the piano but just for my own amusement.

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   Apr 17, 2024 · 1. uncountable noun. Amusement is the feeling that you have when you think that something is funny or amusing. He stopped and watched with amusement to see the child so absorbed. Synonyms: enjoyment, delight, entertainment, cheer More Synonyms of amusement. 2. uncountable noun.