amusement

Noun

Meaning

Deep thought; muse.

The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

entertainment sport recreation diversion glee jollity pleasure fun humor satisfaction relaxation delight enjoyment laughter pastime
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Antonyms

dole fury work business career plague
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Hypernyms

recreation delight diversion delectation

Hyponyms

show distraction extravaganza nightlife beguilement edutainment

Phrases with the word

amusement machine amusement center amusement show amusement rides amusement park ride with seats amusement water park

Examples

A bystander shouted, "Gay power!", someone began singing " We Shall Overcome ", and the crowd reacted with amusement and general good humor mixed with "growing and intensive hostility". Source: Internet

Additional reactions below for amusement and confusion on just about every single level imaginable. Source: Internet

Allegedly, Parker continued this incantation for several minutes after Powell's departure, to his own amusement and Mingus's exasperation. Source: Internet

Ally posted a picture of daughter Taeghan in her uniform on Twitter alongside a heart-breaking caption which read: 'Being mocked for the amusement of others all because she wore her uniform at school today' Source: Internet

Around that same year, a Syrian named Hasan al-Rammah wrote a book that, as he put it, "treats of machines of fire to be used for amusement or for useful purposes." Source: Internet

An amusement arcade hopes to slow down panic buying of essentials amid the outbreak by making a toilet roll the star prize on their 30p-a-go grabber machine. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

amusedly amusedness amusee amusement and entertainment park amusement arcade amusement center