What does farcical mean?
Farcical means Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd..
Farcical
/ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪkəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd..
Definitions by Sense
- Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.
- (veterinary medicine, obsolete, rare) Pertaining to farcy.
Example Sentences
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.
In August the generals won approval for the document in a referendum made farcical by a law which forbade campaigners from criticising the text.
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
Antonyms for farcical
Related Words
Word Forms
- more farcical
- most farcical
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for farcical?
Common synonyms include ludicrous, ridiculous, humorous, humourous.
What is the opposite of farcical?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use farcical in a sentence?
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.
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