Farcically: meaning, definitions and examples
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farcically
[ ˈfɑːrsɪkli ]
in a ridiculous manner
The adverb 'farcically' describes actions or situations that are absurd or ludicrous, often to the point of being humorous. It derives from the word 'farce', which denotes a type of comedic theatrical performance that employs exaggerated and improbable situations.
Synonyms
absurdly, comically, ridiculously.
Examples of usage
- The play was farcically exaggerated.
- His attempts to fix the car ended farcically.
- They argued farcically about trivial matters.
Translations
Translations of the word "farcically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de forma cômica
🇮🇳 हास्यास्पद रूप से
🇩🇪 absurd
🇮🇩 secara konyol
🇺🇦 смішно
🇵🇱 absurdalnie
🇯🇵 滑稽に (こっけいに)
🇫🇷 de façon burlesque
🇪🇸 de manera absurda
🇹🇷 absürt bir şekilde
🇰🇷 우스꽝스럽게 (useukwanseureopge)
🇸🇦 بشكل هزلي (beshakl huzli)
🇨🇿 bizarně
🇸🇰 absurdne
🇨🇳 荒诞地 (huāngdàn de)
🇸🇮 absurdno
🇮🇸 fáránlega
🇰🇿 абсурдно
🇬🇪 აბსურდულად (absurdulad)
🇦🇿 absurd şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera absurda
Etymology
The term 'farcically' is derived from the word 'farce', which comes from the Latin word 'farcire', meaning 'to stuff' or 'to cram'. In the context of theater, a farce is a comic dramatic work that uses exaggerated characters and improbable situations to entertain the audience. The concept originated in medieval farces, which were interludes to provide humor in longer plays. Over time, 'farce' evolved into a genre recognized for its absurdity and lack of serious purpose. The adverbial form 'farcically' began to be used to describe not just theatrical performances, but also real-life situations and behaviors that mirror that same level of ridiculousness and absurdity. This evolution reflects a broader cultural embrace of humor that emphasizes absurdism in various aspects of life.