amusement

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a feeling of delight at being entertained
  2. noun an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French amusement, from amuser + -ment. Morphologically amuse + -ment.

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