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funniest

 

[ ˈfʌn.i.əst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comedic quality

The term 'funniest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'funny', which describes something that induces laughter or amusement. It is used to indicate that a particular joke, story, or situation is more amusing than all others in comparison. 'Funniest' is often used in contests or discussions about humor where different examples of comedy are compared. It highlights the extremity of humor, suggesting that it surpasses all others in making people laugh.

Synonyms

amusing, comical, frivolous, hilarious, laughable

Examples of usage

  • He told the funniest joke at the party.
  • That was the funniest movie I've ever seen.
  • She always has the funniest stories to share.
  • He's known for being the funniest person in our group.

Translations

Translations of the word "funniest" 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 웃긴

🇸🇦 الأكثر مرحًا

🇨🇿 nejvtipnější

🇸🇰 najvtipnejší

🇨🇳 最有趣的

🇸🇮 najbolj smešen

🇮🇸 hlægsta

🇰🇿 ең күлкілі

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სახალისო

🇦🇿 ən gülməli

🇲🇽 el más divertido

Etymology

The word 'funny' derived from the 18th-century English word 'fonny', which itself originated from the dialect 'fon', meaning 'to cheat or play tricks'. Over time, 'funny' evolved in English to mean something that incites laughter or is comical. The addition of the superlative form 'funniest' demonstrates the comparative nature of humor, indicating that one instance of humor can outshine others. The evolution reflects the cultural importance of humor and laughter in society, with a significant emphasis placed on what people find amusing over time. Notably, humor often varies between cultures, but the term 'funniest' remains universally relatable as it signifies an extreme in comedic value.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,588, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.