amusement
noun
self-amusement
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a word derived from
amusement.
Example Sentences
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Lathan wears a drama student’s cozy oversized cardigan for the first meeting, a ballet master’s severe bun for the reveal, and an air of gentlest self-amusement all the while.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 30, 2019
He has even begun to look a little like Dr Evil – twinkle of self-amusement included.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 16, 2018
Too much self-amusement is considered a no-no among comedians, but Obama, the pros say, makes it work.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2016
“I envy Depp’s capacity for self-amusement, but it’s a pity he’s so rich and enbubbled that no one dares say to say to him, ‘Er, Johnny… this is, er, really very bad.’”
From Time ● Jan. 25, 2015
Incapable of self-amusement, depending utterly upon superior minds for a respite from ennui, their caprice controlled his fate; and he knew it.
From The Green Mouse by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
