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funnier

 

[ ˈfʌniər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form

Funnier is the comparative form of the adjective funny, meaning more amusing or entertaining. It is used to compare the humorous qualities of two or more people, things, or situations.

Synonyms

more amusing, more entertaining, more humorous

Examples of usage

  • This movie is funnier than the last one.
  • I think Sarah's jokes are funnier than Tom's.
  • That stand-up comedian is way funnier than the other acts tonight.

Translations

Translations of the word "funnier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais engraçado

🇮🇳 ज्यादा मजेदार

🇩🇪 lustiger

🇮🇩 lebih lucu

🇺🇦 смішніший

🇵🇱 fajniejszy

🇯🇵 より面白い

🇫🇷 plus drôle

🇪🇸 más divertido

🇹🇷 daha komik

🇰🇷 더 재미있는

🇸🇦 أكثر مرحًا

🇨🇿 vtipnější

🇸🇰 vtipnejší

🇨🇳 更有趣

🇸🇮 bolj smešno

🇮🇸 fyndnari

🇰🇿 күлкілі

🇬🇪 მეტად სახალისო

🇦🇿 daha gülməli

🇲🇽 más divertido

Etymology

The word 'funny' originates from the late 18th century, derived from the dialectal 'fun,' which meant 'to have or make fun.' It was used as a term for whimsy and amusement. The comparative form 'funnier' emerged as speakers sought to express varying degrees of humor. The evolution of the word reflects a broader linguistic trend where adjectives take on comparative forms. Historically, 'fun' has undergone significant semantic shifts, initially conveying a sense of trickery or deception, eventually settling into the realm of humor and enjoyment. So, while 'funny' describes something that invokes laughter, 'funnier' serves to compare the humorous impact of various subjects, enhancing our understanding of comedic expression.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,834 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.