Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Amusement"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Amusement \A*muse"ment\, n. [Cf. F. amusement.]
1. Deep thought; muse. [Obs.]

Here I . . . fell into a strong and deep amusement,
revolving in my mind, with great perplexity, the
amazing change of our affairs. --Fleetwood.

2. The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that
which amuses; diversion.

His favorite amusements were architecture and
gardening. --Macaulay.

Syn: Diversion; entertainment; recreation; relaxation;
pastime; sport.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

amusement
n 1: a feeling of delight at being entertained
2: an activity that entertains [syn: {entertainment}]

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