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

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

Emmy winners Tatiana Maslany and John Turturro and Tony winner Tony Shalhoub will take to the Broadway stage this spring in a Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classic Rhinoceros, last seen on Broadway in 1961. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

The fusion of Nathan’s absurdist artistic viewpoints creates something new and cinematic. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above