as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
made a droll comment about the commencement speaker's penchant for clichés
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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
the drolls of late-night TV had a field day with that senator's sexual shenanigans
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Recent Examples of droll
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 Aug. 2024
These offbeat touches are imaginative and droll, though Alejandro’s experiences come off less as a coherent journey and more as a series of memories that have been rendered through Torres’s distinctive lens.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2024
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
But like so much later-era Simpsons, the periodically whimsical segment (Gaiman as the droll voice of Snowball V!) eventually becomes more about Homer than Lisa.
—Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
As recounted in droll, sardonic voice-over by envious B-teamer Lisa (Marla Sokoloff, who serves the Keyser Soze narration role with verve and bitchiness), their leader — the sweet, slightly dim Diane — was kicked out of her home by her parents after getting pregnant.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 Aug. 2024
These offbeat touches are imaginative and droll, though Alejandro’s experiences come off less as a coherent journey and more as a series of memories that have been rendered through Torres’s distinctive lens.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2024
Noun
But the miraculous truth is that Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth’s droll co-founder, made one of the most sheerly amusing albums of the year.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
But like so much later-era Simpsons, the periodically whimsical segment (Gaiman as the droll voice of Snowball V!) eventually becomes more about Homer than Lisa.
—Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for droll
Adjective
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The big picture: Parody accounts from Mount Rainier and Mount Hood are trading playful taunts and humorous one-upmanship, comparing body counts and jesting about whether size matters.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rough-hewn and flinty, a movie star without stereotypical movie-star looks, Hackman gave even his humorous roles a slightly sinister, unpredictable edge.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Getting into Gillis’ monologue, like Dave Chappelle and many other stand-ups who’ve hosted over the years the comedian kicked off his second stint by re-hashing some of his regular bits, as well as introducing some new jokes to the Studio 8H crowd.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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In February, it was reported that the former comedian had shut down his addiction and mental health charity in the UK.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Adam Sandler Adam Sandler will always be known, first and foremost, for his comedic skills.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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This marks O'Brien's first time hosting the prestigious event, bringing his signature comedic style to Hollywood's biggest night.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not the most memorable, but Myers’s flail-laughing at his own insufferable jokes remains a pretty funny encapsulation of Musk’s self-satisfied riffing.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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Know your audience—What one person finds funny, another might not.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But Schreck’s play is approachable, entertaining, amusing and thought-provoking.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some comments on social media call the prank funny and amusing, while others condemned it as immature and gross.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Here are Lady Gaga’s music-video hats, ranked in terms of experimentation, narrative contribution, comical lack of narrative contribution, and, of course, style. 60.—
Kinsey Jasnoch,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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When the Raptors were in town, Haliburton was beating defenders off the dribble with almost comical ease.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Goggins is simply incredible, fully committed to Baby Billy’s comic lunacy yet never losing sight of his recovering sinner’s withered heart.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
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Their performances embrace O’Connor’s comic direction without losing the narrative’s emotional core, and the pair’s chemistry strengthens The Accountant 2 by distracting us from the implausible details of its overly complex central mystery.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nearby is an all-white kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island and top-tier stainless appliances, as well as a vintage ice box-style refrigerator, with an attached butler’s pantry flowing to a family/breakfast room that’s accessible to an alfresco entertaining terrace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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In With Love, Markle is joined by celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, who share personal tips and tricks, as Markle showcases the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Droll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droll. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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