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Funniness

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The quality of being funny..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (uncountable) The quality of being funny.
  2. (countable) Something funny; a quirky or amusing statement, mannerism, etc.

Example Sentences

He, Cardew, had sat at home, accepting readymade conclusions, the shallow funninesses of imbeciles and clowns...
Gone were the human funninesses and kindnesses of the London gutter child...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does funniness mean?

Funniness means (uncountable) The quality of being funny..

What is a synonym for funniness?

Common synonyms include drollery, comedy, clowning.

What is the opposite of funniness?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use funniness in a sentence?

He, Cardew, had sat at home, accepting readymade conclusions, the shallow funninesses of imbeciles and clowns...

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