英语词汇“droll”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(adjective) in the sense of amusing

Definition

quaintly amusing

The band have a droll sense of humour.

Synonyms

amusing

He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.

odd

She'd always been odd, but not to this extent.

funny

I'll tell you a funny story.

entertaining

This is a surprisingly entertaining film.

comic

The novel is both comic and tragic.

ridiculous

It was an absolutely ridiculous decision.

diverting

It was a witty and diverting programme.

eccentric

an eccentric character who wears a beret and sunglasses

ludicrous

It's a completely ludicrous idea.

humorous

a humorous magazine

quaint

When visiting restaurants, be prepared for some quaint customs.

off-the-wall (slang)

surreal off-the-wall humour

laughable

Groucho's laughable view of human pomp

farcical

from farcical humour to deepest tragedy

whimsical

He had an offbeat, whimsical sense of humour.

comical

The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical.

oddball (informal)

risible

His claim is risible for its patent untruth.

jocular

I was in a less jocular mood than usual.

clownish

waggish

单词	droll
释义	Trends of droll View usage for: droll (droʊl) adjective Something or someone that is droll is amusing or witty, sometimes in an unexpected way. [written] The band have a droll sense of humour. Synonyms: amusing, odd, funny, entertaining More Synonyms of droll droll in British English (drəʊl) adjective amusing in a quaint or odd manner; comical Derived forms drollness (ˈdrollness) noun drolly (ˈdrolly) adverb Word origin C17: from French drôle scamp, from Middle Dutch: imp droll in American English (droʊl) adjective 1. amusing in an odd or wry way noun 2. Rare a droll person; jester verb intransitive 3. Rare to joke; play the jester SIMILAR WORDS: ˈfunny Derived forms drollness (ˈdrollness) noun drolly (ˈdrolly) adverb Word origin Fr drôle, orig. n., buffoon, jester < MDu drol, short, stout fellow, lit., bowling pin Examples of 'droll' in a sentence droll His droll humour and discerning eye excite the whole. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Although both seem to have a droll sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2009) She turns the film from a quietly droll comedy of manners into a screwball farce. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The performance slides easily between droll comedy and arresting visuals. Times, Sunday Times (2007) His dry wit and droll delivery have so far offered some of the most enjoyable radio of the year. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There is much droll humour, too. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He writes well, with a droll sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I should also concede that there is quite a droll sense of humour behind this faux site. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The droll humour is another. Times, Sunday Times (2006) In its gentle, droll and panoramic way it provides a window into British culture. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The play is packed with quirky touches and droll parallels and, at its best, exudes a sense of wonder and mystery. Times, Sunday Times (2009) (adjective) in the sense of amusing Definition quaintly amusing The band have a droll sense of humour. Synonyms amusing He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing. odd She'd always been odd, but not to this extent. funny I'll tell you a funny story. entertaining This is a surprisingly entertaining film. comic The novel is both comic and tragic. ridiculous It was an absolutely ridiculous decision. diverting It was a witty and diverting programme. eccentric an eccentric character who wears a beret and sunglasses ludicrous It's a completely ludicrous idea. humorous a humorous magazine quaint When visiting restaurants, be prepared for some quaint customs. off-the-wall (slang) surreal off-the-wall humour laughable Groucho's laughable view of human pomp farcical from farcical humour to deepest tragedy whimsical He had an offbeat, whimsical sense of humour. comical The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical. oddball (informal) risible His claim is risible for its patent untruth. jocular I was in a less jocular mood than usual. clownish waggish Additional synonyms in the sense of comic Definition humorous The novel is both comic and tragic. Synonyms funny, amusing, witty, humorous, farcical, comical, light, joking, droll, facetious, jocular, waggish, rich in the sense of comical Definition causing amusement, often because of being ludicrous or ridiculous The whole situation suddenly struck her as being comical. Synonyms funny, entertaining, comic, silly, amusing, ridiculous, diverting, absurd, hilarious, ludicrous, humorous, priceless (informal), laughable, farcical, whimsical, zany, droll, risible (formal), side-splitting in the sense of diverting It was a witty and diverting programme. Synonyms entertaining, amusing, enjoyable, fun, pleasant, humorous, beguiling Nearby words of droll driver driving drizzle droll drollery drone droning Synonyms of 'droll' droll Explore 'droll' in the dictionary
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