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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“It was so fun. It was the best.”

From Los Angeles Times

These mini videos are fun for kids and pets, but they can double a photo’s file size.

From The Wall Street Journal

Football still looks like his future sport in college, but he’s sure having fun playing basketball.

From Los Angeles Times

"But how do you not love a USA team who are having this much fun?"

From BBC

You’re not that fun anymore—you leave early to go to bed, she says her friends told her.

From The Wall Street Journal