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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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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

Six Flags Entertainment agreed to sell seven regional amusement parks to EPR Properties for $331 million in cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

"It brings a lot of amusement to many people," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“Can’t a fellow take a little innocent amusement now and then without losing his respectability?” asked Laurie, looking nettled.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.