amusement
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈmjuːzmənt/
amusement means: The pleasant feeling you get when something makes you laugh or smile.
noun
FEELING ENTERTAINEDB2
The pleasant feeling you get when something makes you laugh or smile.
- She smiled with amusement.
- I could not hide my amusement at his mistake.
- To our amusement, the dog joined the dance.
ENTERTAINMENTB2
Enjoyment provided by something fun or interesting to do or watch.
- We played cards for amusement.
- The show provided an hour of amusement.
- Reading gives her both knowledge and amusement.
FUN ACTIVITYC1
Something you do or watch for fun.
- Cards were our only amusement.
- The town offers several amusements for children.
- Fishing became his favorite weekend amusement.
Questions about amusement
What does amusement mean?
The pleasant feeling you get when something makes you laugh or smile.
What is amusement in other languages?
Türkçe: eğlenme · Español: diversión · Français: amusement · Deutsch: Belustigung · Italiano: divertimento · 日本語: おかしさ
How do you pronounce amusement?
It is pronounced /əˈmjuːzmənt/.
How do you use amusement in a sentence?
She smiled with amusement. I could not hide my amusement at his mistake.
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