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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Giving actors the freedom to have fun is what makes Guest’s films so hysterical.

From Salon

She and her friends just wanted something fun to drink.

From The Wall Street Journal

She kissed Janie and said, “Look both ways. Have a fun weekend.”

From Literature

It would have been fun to see the world with him.

From Literature

Jeremy, watching Tiamat warily, doubted that anyone would believe a sixth grader who colored grass pink was doing anything but having fun.

From Literature

fun

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