Amusement

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

the state of being entertained or finding something funny

Example Sentences

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

The children watched the clown with great amusement.

Example Expressions

for one's amusement

Synonyms

entertainment, enjoyment, fun, pleasure, delight, laughter

Entry 1

entertainment, enjoyment, fun, pleasure

Entry 2

fun, enjoyment, entertainment, delight, laughter

Antonyms

boredom, displeasure, annoyance, sadness, seriousness

Entry 1

boredom, displeasure, annoyance

Entry 2

boredom, sadness, seriousness

Collocations

great amusement, public amusement, amusement park, source of amusement

Entry 1

great amusement, public amusement, amusement park

Entry 2

source of amusement, great amusement, amusement park