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Drollest: meaning, definitions and examples

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drollest

 

[ ˈdrōləst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sense of humor

Drollest refers to something that is amusing in an odd or whimsical way. It is often used to describe a person or a situation that elicits laughter due to its quirky, unconventional, or peculiar nature. The term can also reflect a light-heartedness that distinguishes someone’s mannerisms or words. It is typically associated with dry wit or humor that is clever without being overly obvious.

Synonyms

amusing, funny, whimsical, witty

Examples of usage

  • Her drollest comments often leave us in stitches.
  • The drollest performance I've ever seen was at the local theater.
  • He has a drollest way of storytelling that captivates everyone.
  • The movie's drollest moments come from its quirky characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "drollest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais engraçado

🇮🇳 सबसे मजेदार

🇩🇪 am lustigsten

🇮🇩 paling lucu

🇺🇦 найсмішніший

🇵🇱 najzabawniejszy

🇯🇵 最も面白い

🇫🇷 le plus drôle

🇪🇸 el más divertido

🇹🇷 en komik

🇰🇷 가장 재미있는

🇸🇦 الأكثر مرحًا

🇨🇿 nejvtipnější

🇸🇰 najvtipnejší

🇨🇳 最搞笑的

🇸🇮 najbolj smešen

🇮🇸 hlægsta fyndni

🇰🇿 ең күлкілі

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სასაცილო

🇦🇿 ən gülməli

🇲🇽 el más divertido

Etymology

The word 'droll' is derived from the French word 'drôle', which means 'funny' or 'odd' and appeared in the English language during the 17th century. The term evolved to describe something that provokes amusement or laughter through its quirky or dry humor. It is related to other terms in the English language that reflect humor and playfulness. Over the centuries, the meaning of droll has remained largely unchanged, continuing to convey a sense of oddity and amusement, especially in literature and arts. The term 'drollest' is the superlative form of 'droll', emphasizing the highest degree of being amusing in a peculiar or whimsical way. This evolution of meaning reflects cultural shifts in the perception of humor and how odd behaviors can delight rather than perplex.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,618, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.