drollness

noun

Definition of drollnessnext
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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  1. humor
  2. irony
Noun
  • In addition to humor and heart, the show will feature a new original song written exclusively for the park by composer Randy Newman.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But beneath the humor was genuine admiration for the executive whose tenure at Netflix helped transform Hollywood’s traditional television model.
    — Lilly Workneh, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of humor
Noun
  • There is a certain irony in exploring that history through this TV series, Asli writes, because Lasso’s own coaching career is built on precisely the kind of opportunity women have rarely received.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The irony is that bubble wrapping rarely protects us from judgment.
    — Kelly Ehlers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of irony
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“Drollness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drollness. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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