- Amusement
- (Roget's Thesaurus)
<- NPARAG:Amusement->NGRP: \\ N \\ 1Sgm: \\ N \\ 1 \\ amusementamusemententertainmentSgm: \\ N \\ 1 \\ diversiondiversiondivertissementSgm: \\ N \\ 1 \\ reactionreactionsolaceSgm: \\ N \\ 1 \\ pastimepastimepassetempssportSgm: \\ N \\ 1 \\ labor of lovelabor of loveSgm: \\ N \\ 1 \\ pleasurepleasure&c. 827GRP: \\ N \\ 2Sgm: \\ N \\ 2 \\ relaxationrelaxationGRP: \\ N \\ 3Sgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ funfunfrolicmerrimentjollitySgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ jovialityjovialityjovialnessSgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ heydayheydaySgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ laughterlaughter&c. 838Sgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ jocosityjocosityjocosenessSgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ drollerydrollerybuffoonerytomfoolerySgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ mummerymummerypleasantrySgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ witwit&c. 842Sgm: \\ N \\ 3 \\ quipquipquirkGRP: \\ N \\ 4Sgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ gigglegiggletittersniggercrowcheerchuckleshoutSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ horse laughhorse laughhearty laughSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ guffawguffawSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ burst of laughterburst of laughterfit of laughtershout of laughterroar of laughterpeal of laughterSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ cachinnationcachinnationSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ Kentish fireKentish fireSgm: \\ N \\ 4 \\ tigertigerGRP: \\ N \\ 5Sgm: \\ N \\ 5 \\ playplaySgm: \\ N \\ 5 \\ gamegamegame at rompsSgm: \\ N \\ 5 \\ gambolgambolrompprankanticriglarkspreeskylarkingvagarymonkey trickgambadefredaineescapadeechappeeboutespieglerieSgm: \\ N \\ 5 \\ practical jokepractical joke&c.(ridicule) 856GRP: \\ N \\ 6Sgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ dancedanceSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ hophopreelrigadoonsarabandhornpipeboleroSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ minuetminuetwaltzpolkaSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ fandangofandangocancanSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ bayaderebayadereSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ breakdownbreakdowncake-walkcornwallis=>(U.S.)Sgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ nautch-girlnautch-girlSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ shindigshindig???>*=>(U.S.)Sgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ skirtdanceskirtdancestag danceVirginia reelSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ galopgalopgalopadeSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ jigjigflingstrathspeySgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ allemandeallemandeSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ gavotgavotgavotteSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ mazurkamazurkamorisco|morris danceSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ quadrillequadrilleSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ country dancecountry danceSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ cotilloncotillonSir Roger de CoverleySgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ balletballet&c.(drama) 599Sgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ ballballSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ balbalbal masquebal costumeSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ masquerademasqueradeSgm: \\ N \\ 6 \\ TerpsichoreTerpsichoreGRP: \\ N \\ 7Sgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ festivityfestivitymerrymakingSgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ partyparty&c.(social gathering) 892Sgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ batbat???>*=>(U.S.)bum???>*=>(U.S.)bust???>*clambake=>(U.S.)donation party=>(U.S.)fish fry=>(U.S.)jamboree???>*kantikoynautchrandysquantum=>(U.S.)tear???>*Turnerfestyule logSgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ fetefetefestivalgalaridottoSgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ revelsrevelsrevelryrevelingSgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ carnivalcarnivalbrawlsaturnaliahigh jinksSgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ feastfeastbanquet&c.(food) 298Sgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ regaleregalesymposiumwassailSgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ carousecarousecarousalSgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ jollificationjollificationjunketwakepicnicfete champetreregattafield daySgm: \\ N \\ 7 \\ treattreatGRP: \\ N \\ 8Sgm: \\ N \\ 8 \\ round of pleasuresround of pleasuresdissipationa short life and a merry oneracketingholiday makingGRP: \\ N \\ 9Sgm: \\ N \\ 9 \\ rejoicingrejoicing&c. 838Sgm: \\ N \\ 9 \\ jubileejubilee&c.(celebration) 883GRP: \\ N \\ 10Sgm: \\ N \\ 10 \\ bonfirebonfirefireworksfeu-de-joiefirecrackerGRP: \\ N \\ 11Sgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ holidayholidaySgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ gala daygala dayred letter dayplay daySgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ high days and holidayshigh days and holidaysSgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ high holidayhigh holidayBank holidaySgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ May dayMay dayDerby daySgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ Saint MondaySaint MondayEaster MondayWhit MondaySgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ BairamBairamSgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ wayz-gooswayz-goosbean feastSgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ Arbor DayArbor DayDeclaration DayIndependence DayLabor DayMemorial DayThanksgiving DaySgm: \\ N \\ 11 \\ Mardi grasMardi grasmi-caremeferiafiestaGRP: \\ N \\ 12Sgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ place of amusementplace of amusementtheaterSgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ concert roomconcert roomballroomassemblyroomSgm: \\ N \\ 12 \\ music hallmusic hallGRP: \\ N \\ 13Sgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ parkparkplaisanceSgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ arborarborSgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ gardengarden&c.(horticulture) 371Sgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ pleasure groundpleasure groundplaygroundcricketgroundcroquet groundarchery groundhunting groundSgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ tennis courttennis courtracket courtSgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ bowling alleybowling alleygreen alleySgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ croquet lawncroquet lawnrinkglaciarumskating rinkSgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ roundaboutroundaboutmerry-go-roundSgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ swingswingSgm: \\ N \\ 13 \\ montagne Russemontagne RusseGRP: \\ N \\ 14Sgm: \\ N \\ 14 \\ game of chancegame of chancegame of skillGRP: \\ N \\ 15Sgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ athletic sportsathletic sportsgymnasticsSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ archeryarcheryrifle shootingSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ tournamenttournamentpugilism&c.(contention) 720Sgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ sportssports&c. 622Sgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ horse racinghorse racingthe turfSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ aquaticsaquatics&c. 267Sgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ skatingskatingslidingSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ cricketcrickettennislawn tennisSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ hockeyhockeyfootballracketsfivestrap bat and ballbattledore and shuttlecockla graceSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ pall-mallpall-malltipcatcroquetgolfcurlingpallonepoloSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ tent peggingtent peggingtilting at the ringquintaingreasy poleSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ quoitsquoitsdiscusSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ roundersrounderslacrosseSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ tobogganingtobogganingwater poloSgm: \\ N \\ 15 \\ knurr and spellknurr and spellGRP: \\ N \\ 16Sgm: \\ N \\ 16 \\ leapfrogleapfroghop skip and jumpSgm: \\ N \\ 16 \\ French and EnglishFrench and Englishtug of warSgm: \\ N \\ 16 \\ blindman's bluffblindman's bluffhunt the slopperhide and seekkiss in the ringSgm: \\ N \\ 16 \\ snapdragonsnapdragonSgm: \\ N \\ 16 \\ cross questions and crooked answerscross questions and crooked answersGRP: \\ N \\ 17Sgm: \\ N \\ 17 \\ crisscrosscrisscrosshopscotchjackstonesmumblety-pegpingpongpushballshinneyshinnytag&c. billiardspoolpyramidsbagatelleSgm: \\ N \\ 17 \\ bowlsbowlsskittlesninepinskainAmerican bowlsSgm: \\ N \\ 17 \\ tenpinstenpins=>(U.S.)tivoliGRP: \\ N \\ 18Sgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ cardscardscard gamesSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ whistwhistrubberSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ round gameround gameSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ looloocribbagebesiqueeuchredroleecartepicquetallfoursquadrilleomberreversePope JoancommitSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ bostonbostonboastonSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ vingtunvingtunSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ quinzequinzethirgy-oneputspeculationconnectionsbragcassinolotterycommercesnip-snap-snorenlift smokeblind hookeyPolish bankEarl of CoventryNapoleonpatiencepairsSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ bankerbankerSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ blind pokerblind pokerdraw pokerstraight pokerstud pokerSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ bluffbluffbridgebridge whistSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ lottolottomontenappenny-antepokerreversissqueezersold maidfrightbeggar-my-neighborSgm: \\ N \\ 18 \\ baccaratbaccaratGRP: \\ N \\ 19Sgm: \\ N \\ 19 \\ aceacekingqueenknavejackjokerSgm: \\ N \\ 19 \\ trumptrumpGRP: \\ N \\ 20Sgm: \\ N \\ 20 \\ bowerbowerSgm: \\ N \\ 20 \\ right bowerright bowerleft bowerSgm: \\ N \\ 20 \\ dummydummySgm: \\ N \\ 20 \\ jackpotjackpotSgm: \\ N \\ 20 \\ deckdeckGRP: \\ N \\ 21Sgm: \\ N \\ 21 \\ flushflushfull-housestraightSgm: \\ N \\ 21 \\ miseremisere&c. chessdraughtscheckerschecquersbackgammondominosmerellesnine men's morrisgo bangsolitaireSgm: \\ N \\ 21 \\ game of fox and goosegame of fox and gooseSgm: \\ N \\ 21 \\ lotoloto&c. morraSgm: \\ N \\ 21 \\ gamblinggambling&c.(chance) 621GRP: \\ N \\ 22Sgm: \\ N \\ 22 \\ toytoyplaythingbaubleSgm: \\ N \\ 22 \\ dolldoll&c.(puppet) 554Sgm: \\ N \\ 22 \\ teetotumteetotumSgm: \\ N \\ 22 \\ knickknackknickknack&c.(trifle) 643Sgm: \\ N \\ 22 \\ magic lanternmagic lantern&c.(show) 448Sgm: \\ N \\ 22 \\ peep showpeep showpuppet showraree showgallanty showSgm: \\ N \\ 22 \\ toy shoptoy shop=>quips and cranks and wanton wiles, nods and becks and wreathed smiles=>(Milton)Sgm: \\ N \\ 22 \\ MiltonGRP: \\ N \\ 23Sgm: \\ N \\ 23 \\ sportsmansportsmangamesterrevelerSgm: \\ N \\ 23 \\ master of ceremoniesmaster of ceremoniesmaster of revelsSgm: \\ N \\ 23 \\ arbiter elegantiarumarbiter elegantiarumSgm: \\ N \\ 23 \\ arbiter bibendiarbiter bibendiarcherfan=>(U.S.)toxophiliteturfmanPARAG:Amusement->VGRP: \\ V \\ 1Sgm: \\ V \\ 1 \\ amuseamuseentertaindivertenlivenSgm: \\ V \\ 1 \\ tickle the fancytickle the fancySgm: \\ V \\ 1 \\ titillatetitillateraise a smileput in good humorSgm: \\ V \\ 1 \\ cause laughtercause laughtercreate laughteroccasion laughterraise laughterexcite laughterproduce laughterconvulse with laughterSgm: \\ V \\ 1 \\ set the table in a roarset the table in a roarbe the death of oneGRP: \\ V \\ 2Sgm: \\ V \\ 2 \\ recreaterecreatesolacecheerrejoiceSgm: \\ V \\ 2 \\ pleaseplease&c. 829Sgm: \\ V \\ 2 \\ interestinterestSgm: \\ V \\ 2 \\ treattreatregaleGRP: \\ V \\ 3Sgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ amuse oneselfamuse oneselfgameSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ play a gameplay a gameplay pranksplay tricksSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ sportsportdisporttoywantonreveljunketfeastcarousebanquetmake merrydrown careSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ drive dull care awaydrive dull care awaySgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ frolicfrolicgambolfriskrompSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ capercaperSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ dancedance&c.(leap) 309Sgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ keep up the ballkeep up the ballSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ run a rigrun a rigsow one's wild oatshave one's flingtake one's pleasureSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ paint the town redpaint the town red???>*Sgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ see lifesee lifeSgm: \\ V \\ 3 \\ desipere in locodesipere in locoplay the foolGRP: \\ V \\ 4Sgm: \\ V \\ 4 \\ make holidaymake holidaykeep holidaySgm: \\ V \\ 4 \\ go a Mayinggo a MayingGRP: \\ V \\ 5Sgm: \\ V \\ 5 \\ while away the timewhile away the timebeguile the timeSgm: \\ V \\ 5 \\ kill timekill timedallyGRP: \\ V \\ 6Sgm: \\ V \\ 6 \\ smilesmilesimpersmirkSgm: \\ V \\ 6 \\ gringringrin like a Cheshire catSgm: \\ V \\ 6 \\ mockmocklaugh in one's sleeveSgm: \\ V \\ 6 \\ laughlaughlaugh outrightSgm: \\ V \\ 6 \\ gigglegiggletittersniggercrowsnickerchucklecackleSgm: \\ V \\ 6 \\ burst outburst outburst into a fit of laughterSgm: \\ V \\ 6 \\ shoutshoutsplitroarGRP: \\ V \\ 7Sgm: \\ V \\ 7 \\ shake one's sidesshake one's sidessplit one's sideshold both one's sidesSgm: \\ V \\ 7 \\ roar with laughterroar with laughterdie with laughterPARAG:Amusement->AdjGRP: \\ Adj \\ 1Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ amusingamusingentertainingdiverting&c.->V.Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ recreativerecreativelusorySgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ pleasantpleasant&c.(pleasing) 829Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ laughablelaughable&c.(ludicrous) 853Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ wittywitty&c. 842Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ festivefestivefestalSgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ jovialjovialjollyjocundroguishrompishSgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ playfulplayfulplayful as a kittenSgm: \\ Adj \\ 1 \\ sportivesportiveludibrious|GRP: \\ Adj \\ 2Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 2 \\ amusedamused&c.->V.=>pleased with a rattle, tickled with a strawSgm: \\ Adj \\ 2 \\ pleased with a rattle tickled with a strawpleased with a rattle tickled with a straw=>(Pope)Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 2 \\ laughinglaughing&c.->V.Sgm: \\ Adj \\ 2 \\ risiblerisibleSgm: \\ Adj \\ 2 \\ ready to burstready to burstready to splitready to die with laughterSgm: \\ Adj \\ 2 \\ convulsed with laughterconvulsed with laughterPARAG:Amusement->Adv=>on the light fantastic toeGRP: \\ Adv \\ 1Sgm: \\ Adv \\ 1 \\ on the light fantastic toeon the light fantastic toe=>(Milton)at playin sportPARAG:Amusement->IntGRP: \\ Int \\ 1Sgm: \\ Int \\ 1 \\ vive la bagatellevive la bagatelle=>!vogue la galere=>!
English dictionary for students. 2013.
