amusement

noun
UK: /əˈmjuːzmənt/
US: /əˈmjuːzmənt/

  1. The feeling of being entertained or amused; a state of enjoyment and pleasure.

    1. I watched the funny movie for pure amusement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children shrieked with amusement as the clown juggled brightly colored balls. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that provides entertainment or enjoyment; a source of pleasure or fun.

    1. Video games are a common source of amusement. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her quirky sense of humor provided constant amusement to those around her. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of amusing someone, often through playful or humorous behavior.

    1. She smiled at his attempts at amusement during the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. The comedian's skill at amusement was evident in the audience's laughter. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

merriment enjoyment pleasure delight entertainment fun hilarity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amusement" in English means: The feeling of being entertained or amused; a state of enjoyment and pleasure., Something that provides entertainment or enjoyment; a source of pleasure or fun., The act of amusing someone, often through playful or humorous behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "amusement" is /əˈmjuːzmənt/ in British English and /əˈmjuːzmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amusement": merriment, enjoyment, pleasure, delight, entertainment, fun, hilarity.

Example usage of "amusement": "I watched the funny movie for pure amusement.". More examples on the page.