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
Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
There are graphic novels with droll, sardonic dialogue.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2025
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Her droll yet touching quest for motherhood mirrors the messy compromises and silent struggles of human lives.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 July 2025
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Adjective
The now-adult baby was given the name Enigma, which is also droll.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
There are graphic novels with droll, sardonic dialogue.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
Brian Doyle-Murray, the older brother of Bill, stars in Caddyshack as the droll Lou Loomis, manager of the caddies.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Her droll yet touching quest for motherhood mirrors the messy compromises and silent struggles of human lives.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for droll
Adjective
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The clip has sparked a wave of humorous and relatable comments from viewers who are no strangers to the bizarre and hilarious antics in multi-pet households.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to birth order, the youngest child is charming and humorous.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stand-up comedian Ken Flores died in January at the age of 28 as a result of cocaine toxicity.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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All were gathered for comedian and actor Mike Epps' second annual free community concert at Washington Park — an event focused on supporting the positive impacts of art and culture on mental health and well-being, especially in the Black community.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Splitsville, in fact, is just one of a handful of recent movies that use romantic commitment as a source of terror, comedic discomfort, or both.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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Bluestone and Weed Road are also developing Basketful of Heads, a darkly comedic horror comic series published by DC’s Hill House, with Natasha Lyonne attached to star.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Several commenters expressed their support for him, saying emphatic no’s and doubling down on how funny the skit was.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The show has captured the world’s imagination with its charming, funny, and relatable observations about everyday family life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Still, both the hot water heater and the wind turbine wing highlight the less amusing reality of maritime debris.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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This is a unique portrait of families and their foibles, both amusing and annoying, superbly acted by an exceptional cast fully inhabiting their characters.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Prince Louis is… rambunctious and comical, while Princess Charlotte is calm, steady and very proper in every aspect of her demeanor.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As is customary in the Downton universe, subplots of both the comical and dramatic variety abound.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The show’s winners got to use their real filmmaking chops to recreate a fake one, including Adam Newport-Berra, whose cinematography evoked the beauty the show’s comic characters were trying to capture.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Casting himself in the lead was inspired as this role fits like a glove and his comic timing is Eddie Murphy-level great.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Getty Images After only two games played, Barcelona and Real Madrid make up the top two in the La Liga table, but the side top of the pile is the one who has been the most entertaining to date, as Villarreal secured first place with a 5-0 win over Girona this weekend.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This could set up an entertaining race down the stretch as Judge continues to hit all around and re-join the outfield.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Droll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droll. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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