absurdist

adjective

ab·​surd·​ist əb-ˈsər-dist 

-ˈzər-

: of, relating to, or characterized by the absurd or by absurdism : absurd

absurdist literature

an absurdist sense of humor

absurdist noun

Examples of absurdist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

We were equally invested in Due North and Looking for LaToya, Insecure’s absurdist shows within the show. — Stacy-Ann Ellis, VIBE.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Gentling the Horse’s absurdist humor and breakneck tempos signify a sharp break from 2023’s melancholy The Art of Forgetting. — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

Seeing the social media reaction to Murphy's absurdist comments, the answer to that is, of course, no because underdog narratives, no matter how fake, are still immensely popular. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Fielder started in the realm of absurdist comedy, and with the Holmes project moves into a world of watercooler high crimes and compelling fourth-wall breaking. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above