Joy vs. Fun
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 parenthoodFunnoun
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.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 aroundJoyverb
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 funJoyverb
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 funJoynoun
the emotion of great happiness
Funnoun
a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement;
her playfulness surprised mehe was fun to be withJoynoun
something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness;
a joy to beholdthe pleasure of his companythe new car is a delightFunadjective
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining;
an amusing speakera diverting storya fun thing to doJoyverb
feel happiness or joy
Joyverb
make glad or happy
