as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
made a droll comment about the commencement speaker's penchant for clichés
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as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
the drolls of late-night TV had a field day with that senator's sexual shenanigans
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Recent Examples of droll
Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
The actors relish the pesky, droll, frequently adorable, sometimes incendiary individuality of their roles.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Zendaya’s Rue works as a drug mule for the forever droll Laurie (the great Martha Kelly).
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition to the main cast of characters, the hilarious Annie Mumolo pops up as Walter’s droll and exasperated assistant, and Rory Scovel is the bumbling, small-town cop.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Zelensky then issued a magnanimous, droll decree, formally granting Putin permission to hold the parade.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
The actors relish the pesky, droll, frequently adorable, sometimes incendiary individuality of their roles.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Zendaya’s Rue works as a drug mule for the forever droll Laurie (the great Martha Kelly).
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition to the main cast of characters, the hilarious Annie Mumolo pops up as Walter’s droll and exasperated assistant, and Rory Scovel is the bumbling, small-town cop.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for droll
Adjective
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As Fey said in an interview pegged to season one, the truth is humorous.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Within more humorous approaches like Ikezoe’s lies a powerful if subtle proposition.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The Original put his hands on Ojitos, and the blind comedian answered with several shots with a cain.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Steyer's video supporting Hernandez earned praise from some liberal social media users, especially those who advocate for transgender rights, including transgender comedian Stacy Cay.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The comedic farce by Peter Quilter is based on Jenkins, an American socialite and amateur coloratura soprano who during the early 20th century was known for being flamboyant in attire and having a notably poor singing voice.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Despite their comedic reputations, the more serious-sounding company name was deliberate so it could be used with any kind of project.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Cindy Morgan, who played bombshell Lacey Underall, recalled to Sports Illustrated in 2010 that, funny as Dangerfield was, the comic was nervous about his performance.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Abdullah Saeed’s Deli Boys debuted last year with a bang, quickly establishing itself as one of the most vibrant, funny, and well-rendered shows streaming.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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One of the more amusing parts of the fallout from Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship announcement has been the race among cast members and corporations to cash in on it.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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The sharp comedy follows their meetings over the course of the school year, revealing the micro-aggressions, class distinctions, and prejudices of the council members, which Spector addresses with clever, amusing insight.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Underdog declined to comment on the matter other than to point out that the company has pulled comical stunts at the expense of members of the sports world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And Björck went about demolishing his peer group to an absolutely comical level.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Highlights include the Grand Place and the city’s famous comic-book murals.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But he’s also proven to be a lovable leading man, comic hero, and supporting player thanks to his turns in Harry and the Hendersons (1987) and The Pelican Brief (1993), among others.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Accommodations range from deluxe, superior, and premier to urban, and two penthouses, the latter of which are a statement stay that seem better suited for entertaining than sleeping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Instead of a conversation on fouls and play stoppage, fans will see youth, ascendant stars and teams, and basketball that’s inherently entertaining to watch.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Droll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droll. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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