Funny Expressions

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun the genre of such works

  • The comedy show featured a talented cast of actors who delivered witty and humorous performances.
  • I love watching comedy movies with my friends because they always make us laugh.
  • That stand-up comedian is a riot, his comedy routine had us in stitches the whole time.
  • Life is like a comedy, you never know what unexpected twists and turns will make you laugh along the way.

adjective describing something that is funny or amusing in a silly or ridiculous way

  • The play was filled with comical scenes that had the audience laughing out loud.
  • I can't help but find his clumsy dance moves comical.
  • That movie was so comical, I was rolling on the floor laughing!
  • Her attempts to fix the broken vase with tape were comical at best.

adjective describing something that is extremely funny and causes great amusement

  • The comedian delivered a hilarious performance that had the entire audience in stitches.
  • I can't stop laughing, that movie was so hilarious!
  • That TikTok video was absolutely hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing.
  • The way she imitated her boss was hilarious, it was like watching a master impressionist at work.

wit

noun the capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; keen intelligence

verb to be aware of; to know

  • She demonstrated her sharp wit during the debate, impressing the audience with her quick thinking.
  • John always has a witty remark ready in any situation, he's known for his sense of humor.
  • That comedian has some serious wit, his jokes always have me in stitches.
  • The writer's wit shone through in her clever use of wordplay and double entendres.