amusement
noun
[ əˈmjuːzm(ə)nt ]
• the state or experience of finding something funny.
• "we looked with amusement at our horoscopes"
Similar:
mirth,
merriment,
light-heartedness,
hilarity,
glee,
delight,
laughter,
levity,
gaiety,
joviality,
fun,
jocularity,
enjoyment,
pleasure,
high spirits,
mirthfulness,
cheerfulness,
cheeriness,
cheer,
sport,
• the provision or enjoyment of entertainment.
• "an evening's amusement"
Similar:
entertainment,
pleasure,
leisure,
relaxation,
fun,
enjoyment,
interest,
occupation,
refreshment,
restoration,
distraction,
diversion,
divertissement,
play,
R and R,
jollies,
beer and skittles,
rec,
sport,
disport,
• a roundabout, game machine, etc. for providing entertainment at a fairground or resort.
• "on the promenade the amusements were still open"
Similar:
activity,
entertainment,
diversion,
distraction,
interest,
recreation,
game,
sport,
pastime,
hobby,
Origin:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘musing, diversion of the attention’): from French, from the verb amuser (see amuse).
