amusement

Example Sentences

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Williams’ shift from prostrate grief to helpless amusement hints at hidden dimensions of a character who will always be a couple of steps ahead of the men trying to control her.

From Los Angeles Times

One diarist, Samuel Bamford, gave up a warehouse job to become a weaver and wrote that the change gave him leisure time to enjoy “country amusements with the other young fellows.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He just continues to stare at me, amusement dancing behind his eyes.

From Literature

Mater Lumley sipped her coffee with a look of private amusement.

From Literature

Ridge was bouncy and smiley, like a kid going to an amusement park.

From Literature