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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).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › amusementAmusement Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AMUSEMENT is a means of amusing or entertaining. How to use amusement in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAMUSEMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AMUSEMENT definition: 1. the feeling of being entertained or made to laugh: 2. an activity that you can take part in for…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › amusementAmusement - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAMUSEMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Amusements are games, rides, and other things that you can enjoy, for example at a fairground or at the seaside. ...a place full of swings and amusements. More Synonyms of amusement

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › amusementAMUSEMENT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Amusement definition: anything that amuses or entertains; pastime. See examples of AMUSEMENT used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › amusementAmusement - definition of amusement by The Free Dictionary

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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...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › amusementamusement noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   amusement. noun. /əˈmjuːzmənt/ [uncountable] the feeling that you have when you enjoy something that is funny. She could not hide her amusement at the way he was dancing. to somebody's amusement To my amusement he couldn't get the door open. with amusement Her eyes twinkled with amusement.

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   amusement. noun. /əˈmyuzmənt/ [uncountable] the feeling that you have when something is funny or amusing, or it entertains you She could not hide her amusement at the way he was dancing. To my amusement, he couldn't get the door open. Her eyes twinkled with amusement. His son was a continuous source of amusement and delight to him.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › amusementAMUSEMENT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    AMUSEMENT meaning: 1. the feeling that you have when something makes you smile or laugh: 2. an enjoyable way of…. Learn more.

11. www.definitions.net › definition › amusementWhat does amusement mean? - Definitions.net

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    Amusement is the state of experiencing humorous and entertaining events or situations while the person or animal actively maintains the experience, and is associated with enjoyment, happiness, laughter and pleasure. It is an emotion with positive valence and high physiological arousal.