1
as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
the farcical behavior of the troupe of circus clowns
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as in ridiculous
so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter
the farcical routine that a person has to go through to get a refund from that company
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Recent Examples of farcical
In the Omicron stage of the pandemic, the notion that any large urban system could have or should have fully reopened any earlier than the spring of 2021 suddenly seemed a bit farcical.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2025
Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
After Episode 6’s memorable combination of Rick and Frank (Sam Rockwell) having a conversation that rattled at least one of them to his core, the duo continue their shenanigans with an absolutely farcical visit to Jim (Glenn) and Sritala’s (Lek Patravadi) home.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2025
But what was lyrical in France has become farcical in the Soviet Union.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2025
Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
After Episode 6’s memorable combination of Rick and Frank (Sam Rockwell) having a conversation that rattled at least one of them to his core, the duo continue their shenanigans with an absolutely farcical visit to Jim (Glenn) and Sritala’s (Lek Patravadi) home.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2025
But what was lyrical in France has become farcical in the Soviet Union.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farcical
Adjective
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It is meant to be instructional, philosophical, informative, uplifting, and sometimes humorous.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Galloway provides a perspective that’s at turns humorous and moving, giving new grads solid advice while entertaining them as well.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The 30-year-old actor’s longevity is clearly due to his willingness to fully commit to his characters, no matter how ridiculous.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
27 May 2025
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As Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt looped a single over the infield and into short right, the sublime gave way to ridiculous.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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But of course, a past-his-prime comedic superstar wasn’t going to be the one to end Cena’s record-breaking 17th world title reign, no matter how bad Cena’s run as a heel has been thus far.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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That role expanded, however, giving Kravitz a chance to lean into a big comedic part.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Read it because existence is absurd, and laughter might be the most intelligent response available.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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One thing that’s been a challenge to satirists in the last 10 years is that reality has become so absurd, with the dumbest possible things happening every day, that there doesn’t always seem to be another level for satire to go to.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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There are enough quotable lines of dialogue in the movie’s first half to remind you why Succession was, pound for pound, one of the most profanely funny shows on TV during its run.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
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Because to us, the most funny things are right next to the most tragic things.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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If a couple players on the Dodgers can make a silly comment, so can the owner of the Yankees.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The artwork is silly and exaggerated to capture youngsters’ attention.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Her lessons are comical and their related excursions endearing: Santa Monica shares tips about different positions and offers pointers on incorporating toys.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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His Best Friend Still Shows Up Every Week to Watch Their Show Together (Exclusive) Noah had garbage day shirts and garbage toys, all of which were comical to Carrigan, as her husband, Noah's father, is a fireman.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
4 May 2025
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What with weakened teams and consistently pathetic performances, their league form on both their parts has been pathetic enough to be termed a dereliction of duty.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Take yesterday’s left hook out of nowhere by President Donald Trump, bragging about doing something that would bust even this pathetic budget.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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“Farcical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farcical. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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