absurdist

adjective

ab·​surd·​ist əb-ˈsər-dist How to pronounce absurdist (audio)
-ˈzər-
: of, relating to, or characterized by the absurd or by absurdism : absurd
absurdist literature
an absurdist sense of humor
absurdist noun

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The Dead Don't Die In Jim Jarmusch's absurdist apocalypse comedy, flesh-craving zombies raid the once-tranquil town of Centerville, picking off its residents one by one. James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 The heated, loud, and absurdist spectacle offered little new information—and a fair share of misinformation. Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Sep. 2025 This dark, multilingual comedy is infused with an absurdist theatricality and features wickedly good performances. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025 Hitman is similar to Metal Gear Solid in more ways than stealth, though, as Hitman’s absurdist humor takes away the guilt of killing people. George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for absurdist

Word History

Etymology

absurd entry 1 + -ist entry 1 (probably after French absurdiste)

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of absurdist was in 1946

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“Absurdist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absurdist. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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