Gloss · Another word for · funny

Another word for funny.

Funny can mean it made you laugh or made you wonder. Say which, and what kind of laugh.

Makes you laugh

• amusingMildly funny; it earns a smile.He told an amusing story about his first job.
• hilariousVery funny; hard to stop laughing.Her impression of the teacher was hilarious.
• comicalFunny to watch, often by accident.The puppy’s attempts to climb the stairs were comical.

Clever or playful

• wittyFunny because it’s clever.She gave a witty speech at the dinner.
• wryDry, with a quiet twist of irony.He gave a wry smile when the bus left without him.
• whimsicalPlayfully odd, in a charming way.The book has whimsical drawings of talking teapots.

Funny as in strange

• oddStrange, in a small way.It’s odd that the gate was left open.
• peculiarStrange and hard to place.There was a peculiar taste to the water.
• fishyStrange in a suspicious way; casual.Something fishy is going on with these receipts.

When to keep “funny”

Keep funny in conversation; it’s light and quick, and people hear the meaning from your tone.

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