as in humor
the amusing quality or element in something
the funniness of the situation is often lost on the victim of the prank
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for funniness
Noun
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After all the fussing and fidgeting exerted in trying to nail just the right mix of comic book action, comedy and pathos, the movie emerges as a tone-deaf mishmash of underdeveloped characters, half-baked humor and unhatched plotting drenched in CGI overkill.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025 -
Clarkson delivered with her trademark blend of down-to-Earth humor and out-of-this-world vocals.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Fellow Redditors commented on the situation, noting the irony of the women's behavior.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The irony being that that very feeling is proof of how good Sandler is in this movie.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Blending comedy, magical realism and emotional depth, the story explores intergenerational trauma, identity and belonging.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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Catch a show downtown at the Sunrise Theatre, a 100-year-old venue that hosts regular music performances, plays, and comedy shows.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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“Funniness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funniness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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