interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
explicit and implied comparisons (kinds of literary devices used in the Classic of Poetry); (arch.) interesting; (arch.) strange; (arch.) unreasonable; (arch.) unfavorable; (arch.) lowly
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
displeasure; ill humour; ill humor; pique
interest; fun; inspiration
entertainment (at a party); amusement; fun; trick
kill-joy; wet-blanket; spoiling the fun