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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Fun at times, ridiculous at others, the show ended with multiple cliffhangers, so pulling the plug seems especially painful.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Fun, but that’s just a day off — which is when you put in for PTO.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Fun as it is to watch, there’s no refuting how psychologically sadistic “The Traitors” can be.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

Fun, colourful and great on camera, this summer's big food trends come in the form of sprinkle-covered dot cakes, sparkling tequila spritzes and soft Japanese-style milk bread.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Harry gave me a book of music for the piano, Jolly Songs for Family Fun.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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