Joy vs. Fun

Joy vs. Fun — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Joy and Fun

Joynoun

A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

a child's joy on Christmas morningThey will be a source of strength and joy in your life.

Funnoun

amusement, enjoyment or pleasure

Joynoun

Anything that causes such a feeling.

the joys and demands of parenthood

Funnoun

playful, often noisy, activity.

Joynoun

Luck or success; a positive outcome.

Funadjective

(informal) enjoyable, amusing

We had a fun time at the party.He is such a fun person to be with.
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Joynoun

(obsolete) The sign or exhibition of joy; gaiety; merriment; festivity.

Funadjective

(informal) whimsical, flamboyant

This year's fashion style is much more fun than recent seasons.

Joyverb

(intransitive) To feel joy, to rejoice.

Funverb

(colloquial) To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.

Hey, don't get bent out of shape over it; I was just funning you.

Joyverb

To enjoy.

Funnoun

activities that are enjoyable or amusing;

I do it for the fun of ithe is fun to have around
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Joyverb

To give joy to; to congratulate.

Funnoun

verbal wit (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously);

he became a figure of fun

Joyverb

To gladden; to make joyful; to exhilarate.

Funnoun

violent and excited activity;

she asked for money and then the fun beganthey began to fight like fun

Joynoun

the emotion of great happiness

Funnoun

a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement;

her playfulness surprised mehe was fun to be with

Joynoun

something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness;

a joy to beholdthe pleasure of his companythe new car is a delight

Funadjective

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining;

an amusing speakera diverting storya fun thing to do

Joyverb

feel happiness or joy

Joyverb

make glad or happy