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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The Arsenal midfielder was notably pink in pre-tournament snaps, with fans on social media poking fun at his beetroot-red face and watch strap tan line.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Say something like, ‘I’m super excited we are all going to be together and have some fun.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s always going to be the guiding goal of any band trying to make fun music that’s relatable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“If a story is told well, if its history seems consistent, then the machinations putting it into place can be temporarily overlooked or turned into a fun story of their own,” Gordon said.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But Maggie grew confident enough in Elisha’s love to make fun of the judgmental Kanes, calling them “the Royal Family.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

fun

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