as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
fans of Edward Gorey appreciate the delicious drollness of his illustrations of poker-faced individuals caught in macabre situations
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Noun
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Gosling seems like a strong fit given his knack for blending self-deprecating and sometimes oddball humor with some serious dramatic chops.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2026 -
The Kennedy Center has presented the award since 1998 as a way to recognize those who have made significant contributions to humor and commentary in the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The irony of two men in dangerous occupations discussing clothing is a delightful Sandford touch.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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The irony is that Kansas has answered the question at the heart of the CBU comeback — if not Peterson, then who?—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Drollness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drollness. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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