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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"Sophie was outgoing, funny, fun to be around, caring, kind and a brilliant mum," she added.

From BBC

At 72, the artist has finally gained institutional recognition, and she’s having the most fun she’s ever had.

From Los Angeles Times

And it was really fun also hearing him talk about the rock star inspiration, for his take on Victor.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite no rehearsal time, the light operator said: "It was loads of fun and my feet hurt from the heels. But it is all worth it for our Hazlitt audience."

From BBC

Lingering on the chopping block is no fun.

From The Wall Street Journal

fun

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