Definitions

fun

[fuhn] / fʌn /

ADJECTIVE

enjoyable, diverting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amusing enjoyable entertaining lively pleasant

WEAK

boisterous convivial diverting merry witty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring disagreeable tiring unfunny unpleasant

WEAK

unfun

NOUN

amusement, play

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebration distraction enjoyment joke joy laughter pastime pleasure sport

STRONG

absurdity ball blast buffoonery cheer clowning diversion entertainment escapade festivity foolery frolic gaiety gambol game grins holiday horseplay jocularity jollity junketing merriment merrymaking mirth nonsense picnic playfulness recreation rejoicing relaxation riot romp solace tomfoolery treat whoopee

WEAK

big-time good time high jinks jesting joking living it up romping

Antonyms

STRONGEST

work

STRONG

chore drudgery labor task

Example Sentences

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Fun fact: Jason Momoa, whose past roles include DC’s Aquaman, plays the DC character Lobo in this film.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Fun fact: Distributor Ketchup Entertainment acquired the movie for release after Warner Bros. shelved it for a tax write-off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Fun fact: Holland and Zendaya fans can do a summer double-feature with the couple: The two are also stars of “The Odyssey.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Fun fact: The movie was written by David Koepp, who first collaborated with Spielberg on “Jurassic Park.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Fun forever, and no grubbing!” cried Jo, rising, glass in hand, as the lemonade went round.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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