Amusement
What it means
Enjoyable entertainment or the feeling of finding something funny.
Reach for it when describing light pleasure that does not claim deep fulfillment
The puppy's determined hops provided gentle amusement.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
Fits when shared informal enjoyment is the point
Careful Fun sounds conversational and weakens the formality of an official account.
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everyday
Fits when comic quality produces the response
Careful Humor names the cause or style, not the person's pleasure.
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warm
Fits when pleasure is warmer and more wholehearted
Careful Delight is stronger and need not involve diversion.
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warm
Fits when positive feeling matters more than comedy
Careful Pleasure is much broader than amusement.
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professional
Fits when an activity or performance occupies an audience pleasantly
Careful Entertainment can be absorbing without being funny.
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formal
diversion
Fits when an activity offers a break from serious concerns
Careful Diversion can merely distract without genuine enjoyment.
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literary
Fits when laughter and high spirits suit elevated description
Careful Mirth is conspicuous in ordinary conversation.
Opposites 3
- boredom
- displeasure
- sorrow
Common phrases 3
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source of amusement
The parrot's mimicry became a source of amusement.
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quiet amusement
She watched the friendly debate with quiet amusement.
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for amusement
They solved riddles for amusement during the delay.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated