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farcical

(fɑːʳsɪkəl)
adjective
If you describe a situation or event as farcical, you mean that it is so silly or extreme that you are unable to take it seriously.
[disapproval]
...a farcical nine months' jail sentence imposed yesterday on a killer.
Synonyms: ludicrous, ridiculous, absurd, preposterous More Synonyms of farcical
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farcical in British English

(ˈfɑːsɪkəl)
adjective
1. 
ludicrous; absurd
2. 
of or relating to farce
Derived forms
farcicality (ˌfarciˈcality) or farcicalness (ˈfarcicalness)
noun
farcically (ˈfarcically)
adverb

farcical in American English

(ˈfɑrsɪkəl)
adjective
of, or having the nature of, a farce; absurd, ridiculous, etc.
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈfunny
Derived forms
farcicality (ˌfarciˈcality) (ˈfɑrsɪˈkæləti)
nounWord forms: plural ˌfarciˈcalities
farcically (ˈfarcically)
adverb

Examples of 'farcical' in a sentence
farcical

Rarely can a career have been so riven by almost farcical contradictions.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There were farcical scenes at the count.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We do need some clarification on this farcical situation.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The industrial action descended into some farcical episodes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But the political and military problem goes much deeper than this almost farcical set of circumstances.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But the upcoming farcical scenes have a serious side.
The Sun (2010)
The situation sounds farcical because it is farcical.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The latter problem became almost farcical.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Please help end this farcical situation.
The Sun (2016)
The situation is farcical, and passengers remain stuck in the middle.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The whole episode was farcical.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This was a farcical situation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The current situation is farcical.
The Sun (2006)
He said: 'It was pretty farcical.
The Sun (2015)
It is preposterous, ridiculous, almost farcical.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Amid farcical scenes he managed to get a copy of Ulysses impounded at the docks, despite the reluctance of customs officers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But, in farcical scenes, he was initially stopped from going back on because his new shirt did not have a number.
The Sun (2013)
The winner came amid farcical scenes with fans just getting back to their seats in the West Stand after a fire alarm went off.
The Sun (2011)

In other languages
farcical

British English: farcical ADJECTIVE
If you describe a situation or event as farcical, you mean that it is so silly or extreme that you are unable to take it seriously.
The farcical ending had taken most of the tension out of the game for the time being
  • American English: farcical
  • Brazilian Portuguese: farsante
  • Chinese: 荒唐的
  • European Spanish: absurdo
  • French: grotesque
  • German: grotesk
  • Italian: farsesco
  • Japanese: ばかげた
  • Korean: 터무니없는
  • European Portuguese: farsante
  • Latin American Spanish: absurdo

1 (adjective) 
a farcical nine months' jail sentence
Synonyms
ludicrous
It's a completely ludicrous idea.
ridiculous
It was an absolutely ridiculous decision.
absurd
They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.
preposterous
The whole idea was preposterous.
laughable
She claimed that the allegations were `laughable'.
nonsensical
It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical.
derisory
I was being paid a derisory amount of money.
risible (formal)
His claim is risible for its patent untruth.
2 (adjective) 
from farcical humour to deepest tragedy
Synonyms
comic
The novel is both comic and tragic.
funny
I'll tell you a funny story.
amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
slapstick
droll
The band have a droll sense of humour.
custard-pie
diverting
It was a witty and diverting programme.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of absurd
Definition
obviously senseless or illogical
They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.
Synonyms
ridiculous,
crazy (informal),
silly,
incredible,
outrageous,
foolish,
unbelievable,
daft (informal),
hilarious,
ludicrous,
meaningless,
unreasonable,
irrational,
senseless,
preposterous,
laughable,
funny,
stupid,
farcical,
illogical,
incongruous,
comical,
zany,
idiotic,
nonsensical,
inane,
dumb-ass (slang),
cockamamie (slang, US)
in the sense of amusing
He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing.
Synonyms
funny,
humorous,
gratifying,
laughable,
farcical,
comical,
droll,
interesting,
pleasing,
charming,
cheering,
entertaining,
comic,
pleasant,
lively,
diverting,
delightful,
enjoyable,
cheerful,
witty,
merry,
gladdening,
facetious,
jocular,
rib-tickling,
waggish
in the sense of derisory
Definition
too small or inadequate to be considered seriously
I was being paid a derisory amount of money.
Synonyms
ridiculous,
insulting,
outrageous,
ludicrous,
preposterous,
laughable,
contemptible

Nearby words of
farcical

  • far-sighted
  • faraway
  • farce
  • farcical
  • fare
  • farewell
  • farm

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