| verb | occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion “The play amused the ladies” |
| verb | play boisterously “The children frolicked in the garden” |
| amusive | adjective | providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining |
| amusement | noun | an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention |
| diversion | noun | an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates |
| frolic | noun | gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement |
| lark | noun | any carefree episode |
| sport | noun | an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition |
| gambol | noun | gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement |
| romp | noun | gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement |
| romper | noun | a person who romps or frolics |