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

Examples of absurdist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dupieux pays homage to Dalí’s artistic genius, his idiosyncrasies, and his supreme ego in an offbeat, absurdist riff that sees a French journalist (Anaïs Demoustier) repeatedly meeting the artist to begin an interview for a documentary film project that never starts shooting. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024 The Kings have earned a reputation as people who can thread the needle between romance, tense drama (both of the professional and personal variety), absurdist comedy, clever plotting, and having a clear distinct point of view. Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024 Given that an absurdist threat runs through the comedy of your partners and Tim Platt, will your label offer a lot of that? Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024 Some body parts, like eyes, butts, and bellies, were exaggerated into absurdist forms. Shirley Nwangwa, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for absurdist 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Absurdist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absurdist. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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