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What does droll mean in a sentence?
amusing
adjective. Something or someone that is droll is amusing or witty, sometimes in an unexpected way. [written] Evelyn is entertaining company, with droll and sardonic observations on nearly everything. Synonyms: amusing, odd, funny, entertaining More Synonyms of droll.
Does droll mean boring?
Funny that you say that; I, too, associate “droll” very strongly with “boring.” As far as I know, its current definition is believed to have evolved from the Old Norse “troll” or “giant,” and lacks any connotation with boredom or dullness.
What is the definition of Drollest?
n. Archaic. An amusing or whimsically comical person. [French drĂ´le, from earlier, rascal, knave, from Middle French drolle, bon vivant, from Middle Dutch drol, hobgoblin, elf, from Old Norse troll, troll; see troll2.]
How do you use droll?
Droll in a Sentence 🔉
- I love this anthology because all the stories are droll and entertaining, rather than making me think too hard.
- Despite the droll expression on Charlie’s face, Marian was afraid that he might have been hurt when he tumbled off the swing.
Is droll a word in English?
adjective, droll·er, droll·est. amusing in an odd way; whimsically humorous; waggish.
How do you use on the other hand in a sentence?
(1) On the other hand, the idea appealed to him. (2) I want to go to the party, but on the other hand I ought to be studying. (3) On the other hand, many women choose to go out to work. (4) I’d like to eat out, but on the other hand I should be trying to save money.
What is a synonym for the word droll?
1’a droll comment’ funny, humorous, amusing, comic, comical, mirthful, chucklesome, hilarious, rollicking. clownish, farcical, zany, quirky, eccentric, preposterous. ridiculous, ludicrous, risible, laughable. jocular, light-hearted, facetious, waggish, witty, whimsical, wry, sportive, tongue-in-cheek.
What is a droll smile?
adjective. Arousing laughter: amusing, comic, comical, funny, humorous, laughable, risible, zany.
What part of speech is droll?
adjective
droll
| part of speech: | adjective |
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| definition: | wryly amusing or humorous. Some people didn’t find his dry wit very amusing, but she found it very droll.It’s a very droll play and has the audience constantly chuckling. synonyms: dry, waggish, wry similar words: amusing, comical, funny, humorous, witty |