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amusement - 3 dictionary results

a⋅muse⋅ment

[uh-myooz-muhnt]
–noun
1. anything that amuses; pastime; entertainment.
2. the act of amusing.
3. the state of being amused; enjoyment.

Origin:
1595–1605; < MF; see amuse, -ment


1. diversion, game. 3. recreation, delight.
a·muse·ment   (ə-myōōz'mənt)   
n.  
  1. The state of being amused, entertained, or pleased.
  2. Something that amuses, entertains, or pleases.

Amusement

A*muse"ment\, n. [Cf. F. amusement.]

1. Deep thought; muse. [Obs.]

Here I . . . fell into a strong and deep amusement, revolving in my mind, with great perplexity, the amazing change of our affairs. --Fleetwood.

2. The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion.

His favorite amusements were architecture and gardening. --Macaulay.

Syn: Diversion; entertainment; recreation; relaxation; pastime; sport.
Language Translation for : amusement
Spanish: diversión,
German: das Vergnügen,
Japanese: 楽しみ, おかしさ
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