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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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“We’re going to have a lot more fun in the coming months,” he said in front of the updated minivan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In PowerWash Simulator's case that means cleaning through one mucky area - say, a fun house or a roller disco - after another; quite literally rinse and repeat.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

His motives are obvious: He’s a bully and it’s fun for him to watch people debase themselves to please him.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Duane said that I should end the book with something that is fun, that takes place in winter, and that involves a bit of adventure, but nothing too scary.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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