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
  • Sisyphus’s Worst Day Ever is a 3D puzzle game that challenges players to engineer elaborate contraptions to keep Sisyphus trapped in an endless cycle, blending dark humor, inventive puzzle design, and a playful twist on an age-old tale.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • Formed in 1985 in response to rampant sexism in the art world, the Guerrilla Girls sought to revitalize feminism through the use of humor, protest, street art, and visually engaging graphics.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 23 July 2026
Definition of humor
Noun
  • There is an irony in how similarly Jackson and Welbeck operate as strikers, particularly if the latter comes in to replace the former.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The cruel irony is that the moments that most demand clear thinking are the very moments during which your thinking is most compromised.
    — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of irony
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