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amusement

[uh-myooz-muhnt] / əˈmyuz mənt /
NOUN
entertaining, making someone laugh
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delight diversion enjoyment hilarity laughter pleasure
STRONG
action ball beguilement cheer entertainment fun gratification grins hoopla laughs merriment mirth picnic play pleasing whoopee
WEAK
field day fun and games gladdening high time merry-go-round regalement
Antonyms
STRONGEST
gloom melancholy misery pain sorrow trouble unhappiness
STRONG
depression drudgery sadness work
WEAK
boredom
NOUN
game, pastime
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diversion hobby recreation
STRONG
distraction entertainment interest joke lark play prank sport
Antonyms
STRONGEST
profession vocation work
WEAK
boredom

Example Sentences

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Domestic tourism and entertainment spending have increased as movie theaters and amusement parks, once banned, have sprouted across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He insisted the event was real, sparking both disbelief and amusement among peers and online observers alike.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

According to Tani, Trump’s buzzing iPhone has become a source of amusement at the White House.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Cole Palmer jokingly wrapped his arms around Tierney before staring quizzically at the official, who merely smiled back at the England international as Trevoh Chalobah and Enzo Fernandez watched on in amusement.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

She did not know they had renamed kwashiorkor after the British prime minister, but her amusement dissipated when she went to Adanna’s room.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie