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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 fun once I got up there.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Jake Johnson and Murray Bartlett co-star in what looks to be a fun, suspenseful romp.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

David Calder is no travel neophyte, having visited more than 30 countries for work and fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

King Charles III made gentle fun of the shared history between Britain and the United States on Tuesday as he continued his high-stakes visit to patch up transatlantic ties.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“I probably could have missed you, but”—he paused and shrugged—“where’s the fun in that?”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin