amusement

divertimento, ilarità

Sensazione piacevole che provi quando qualcosa ti fa ridere o sorridere.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: to someone’s amusement (To my amusement, the cat stole his chair.)

Sinonimi: mirth, delight

Espressioni comuni: with amusement, to someone’s amusement, hide your amusement

divertimento, intrattenimento

Piacere offerto da qualcosa di divertente o interessante da fare o guardare.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: entertainment, fun

Espressioni comuni: for amusement, provide amusement, source of amusement

svago, passatempo

Qualcosa che fai o guardi per divertirti.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: entertainment, pastime, diversion

Espressioni comuni: popular amusement, local amusements, evening amusement, favorite amusement