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Webster 1913 Edition


Amusement

A-muse′ment

,
Noun.
[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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Amusement

AMU'SEMENT

,
Noun.
s as z. That which amuses, detains or engages the mind; entertainment of the mind; pastime; a pleasurable occupation of the senses, or that which furnishes it, as dancing, sports or music.

Definition 2024


Amüsement

Amüsement

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German

Noun

Amüsement n (genitive Amüsements, plural Amüsements)

  1. amusement

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