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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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“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"People like to make fun of things they don't know."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's really fun to be floating around" in zero gravity, he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The 1960s version of the future is way more fun than our reality—but when it comes to innovations, we’re catching up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

No one explains that a crush isn’t fun but is actually named for its ability to destroy.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.