Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Amusement

Pleasure

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Amusement is Pleasure.

• Amusement means the state of being amused or entertained.
• Pleasure means a feeling of happiness or satisfaction.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of feeling happy or satisfied. However, the word amusement has a more specific meaning that is focused on being entertained, while the word pleasure has a more general meaning that is focused on feeling happy or satisfied, regardless of whether it is caused by being entertained.

In the sentence "The children were amused by the clown's tricks," the speaker is not just saying that the children were happy, but that the children were happy because they were entertained by the clown's tricks. Therefore, the word "pleasure" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "amusement" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for amusement. The word gloom means a feeling of sadness or depression. The word boredom means a lack of interest or excitement. The word despair means a feeling of hopelessness or despair. These words do not convey the same sense of happiness or satisfaction as the word pleasure.