Farcical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Farcical is an adjective meaning Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
Meaning
Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
More Meanings
- (veterinary medicine, obsolete, rare) Pertaining to farcy.
Example Sentences
In August the generals won approval for the document in a referendum made farcical by a law which forbade campaigners from criticising the text.
A closer look at North Korean history reveals what Pyongyang’s leaders really want their near-farcical belligerence to achieve — a reminder to the world that North Korea exists, and an impression abroad that its leaders are irrational and unpredictable.
An inquiry into lockdown parties in Downing Street, which could determine the fate of Boris Johnson, is expected to lay bare a “farcical” culture of drinking and impromptu socialising, with little oversight from senior officials, the Guardian understands.
Synonyms for farcical
Depending on context, synonyms include ludicrous, ridiculous, humorous, humourous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include humourous, humorous, ludicrous, ridiculous, comical, risible.
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