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Amusement vs Merriment - What's the difference?

amusement | merriment |

Merriment is a synonym of amusement.



As nouns the difference between amusement and merriment

is that amusement is entertainment while merriment is a state of enjoyable exuberance.

amusement

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) Entertainment
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    • This is some form of amusement you're talking about.
  • (countable) An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.
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    • merriment

    English

    Noun

  • a state of enjoyable exuberance
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  • playful fun
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