What is another word for fun?

Common synonyms for fun include sport, merriment, playfulness, play.

What is the opposite of fun?

Antonyms of fun include boredom, tedium, drudgery, misery, unpleasantness.

Synonyms for

Fun

Noun / fʌn / Another word for fun — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fun means something that is enjoyable and amusing.

Synonyms & similar words

sport merriment playfulness play enjoyment amusement entertainment pleasure delight jollity merriment recreation playfulness levity frolic festivity joyfulness bliss happiness glee joviality cheer jocularity lightheartedness

Synonyms by register

Formal

amusement enjoyment recreation diversion

Informal

kick hoot blast good time riot

Literary

merriment jollity glee

Antonyms

boredom tedium drudgery misery unpleasantness sorrow

Common collocations

great fun
lots of fun
have fun
for fun
fun day
fun time
fun activity
fun game

Word family

noun fun

adjective fun

Usage note

While 'fun' is primarily used as a noun, it is increasingly common to use it as an adjective (e.g., 'a fun party'). It generally carries a positive and lighthearted connotation.

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