Amusement
A·muse·ment
Amusement
n.
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Deep thought; muse. [Obs.]
Here I . . . fell into a strong and deep amusement, revolving in my mind, with great perplexity, the amazing change of our affairs.
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The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion.
His favorite amusements were architecture and gardening.