amusement
/ə'mju:zmənt/
Definition
Noun: 1. The state of experiencing enjoyment, pleasure, or lighthearted entertainment: A feeling of being entertained, finding something funny or diverting. 2. An activity, object, or event that provides entertainment or enjoyment: Something that amuses or serves as a pastime.
Usage and Examples
- As a feeling (uncountable noun):
- The clown's performance filled the children with amusement.
- She watched the puppy chase its tail with great amusement.
- To my amusement, he tried to dance with two left feet.
- As an activity or source of entertainment (countable/uncountable noun):
- The fairground offers various amusements like roller coasters and games.
- Reading is her favorite amusement.
- The town has few amusements for young people.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "To someone's amusement": This phrase indicates that something causes a person to feel amused. It often describes a reaction to an unexpected or mildly funny situation.
- Much to his amusement, the cat was afraid of the cucumber.
- "A source of amusement": Refers to something or someone that consistently provides entertainment.
- His old stories are a constant source of amusement for the family.
Variants and Related Words
- Amuse (verb): To entertain or cause someone to find something funny.
- He tried to amuse the baby with a funny face.
- Amusing (adjective): Causing laughter or providing entertainment.
- She told an amusing anecdote.
- Amusement arcade (noun): A place with coin-operated games and machines.
- Amusement park (noun): A large outdoor area with rides, games, and other entertainments.
Synonyms
- Entertainment: Something that holds attention and provides enjoyment.
- Diversion: An activity that distracts from routine or serious matters.
- Pleasure: A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
- Recreation: Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.
- Pastime: An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment.
Antonyms
- Boredom: The state of feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest.
- Tedium: The state of being tedious; monotony.
- Misery: A state of great distress or discomfort.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- "Find amusement in": To derive enjoyment or entertainment from something.
- He could always find amusement in the simplest things.
- "For amusement only": A phrase often found on games or devices indicating they are intended solely for entertainment, not for serious use or gambling.
- The slot machine in the restaurant was labeled "for amusement only."
Noun
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an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
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a feeling of delight at being entertained
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