amusement
a feeling of delight at being entertained
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,740 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,052 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a feeling of delight at being entertained
- an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention also: entertainment
amusement in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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What the deuce is the amusement, Basil?
The Club of Queer Trades · G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton · Chapter 1
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Orde made no reply, but stood contemplating the newcomer with a flicker of amusement.
The Riverman · Stewart Edward White · Chapter 1
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I'm James Period--promoter of all kinds of amusement enterprises, from a merry-go-'round to a theatrical performance.
Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera · Victor Appleton · Chapter 1
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But for this—as Frome sardonically reflected—it would hardly have occurred to Zeena to take any thought for the girl’s amusement.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1
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He pictured to himself with silent amusement the tedious luncheon that he had missed by staying so long with Basil Hallward.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1