The difference between Enjoyment and Fun

When used as nouns, enjoyment means the condition of enjoying anything, whereas fun means amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.


Fun is also verb with the meaning: to tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.

Fun is also adjective with the meaning: enjoyable, amusing.

check bellow for the other definitions of Enjoyment and Fun

  1. Enjoyment as a noun (uncountable):

    The condition of enjoying anything.

    Examples:

    "Few activities better the enjoyment of a hearty meal eaten in good company."

  2. Enjoyment as a noun (uncountable):

    An enjoyable state of mind.

  3. Enjoyment as a noun (countable):

    An activity that gives pleasure.

  4. Enjoyment as a noun (legal):

    The exercise of a legal right.

  1. Fun as a noun:

    amusement, enjoyment or pleasure

  2. Fun as a noun:

    playful, often noisy, activity.

  1. Fun as an adjective (informal):

    enjoyable, amusing

    Examples:

    "We had a fun time at the party."

    "He is such a fun person to be with."

  2. Fun as an adjective (informal):

    whimsical, flamboyant

    Examples:

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

  1. Fun as a verb (colloquial):

    To tease, kid, poke fun at, make fun of.

    Examples:

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

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