FARCICAL Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

farcical

adjective

ˈfär-si-kəl

Definition of farcical

as in humorous

causing or intended to cause laughter the farcical behavior of the troupe of circus clowns

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as in ridiculous

so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter the farcical routine that a person has to go through to get a refund from that company

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Recent Examples of farcical That’s a little too farcical for the moment, and the final cut lands more in a place of domineering intrigue. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026 But a loss, coming after such an absurd, farcical process, and removing the possibility of a gigantic matchup against Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles, would be unforgivable. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Texas judge to weigh in on take over Alongside the farcical goods is legitimate InfoWars merchandise including hats, glasses, sweatshirts and more. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Then, a 300-year-old man shows up and there is farcical wrestling at sea. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for farcical

Recent Examples of Synonyms for farcical

Adjective

While captain Henderson is crucial for a harmonious atmosphere and has the self-confidence to lead the team into this new era, and he is joined by the ever-humorous Hughes, there is an absence of strong personalities in this squad.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Gunn said some of the Internet memes mocking her moves were humorous before widespread analysis of her efforts took on a frenzied life of its own.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

Related Stories The film follows a woman facing menopause who turns to a folk healer who draws her into a series of increasingly ridiculous rituals, driving her to the edge of madness in search of her own liberation.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
So coach Matt Logan decided to do something even more ridiculous with his playcalling.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ridiculous

Adjective

The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Anderson has garnered critical and mainstream acclaim in recent years thanks to dramatic and comedic turns including The Last Showgirl — which got her a Golden Globe nomination — and the Naked Gun reboot from Paramount.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of comedic

Adjective

There has been something almost absurd about Ferran Torres’ summer.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
SpaceX’s Starlink constellation currently performs an average of 1,000 maneuvers a day to dodge potential collisions, a number that would have seemed absurd just a decade ago.

— Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of absurd

Adjective

The Astros’ rotation is in such a state that ruling anyone out as a candidate to start games seems silly, but their actions indicate Imai is something of a last resort.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
So, even though Jay spent the song drawing a line between his own sophistication and the rest of the rap world’s childish behavior, 13 years later, kids are turning his luxury flex into a silly dance.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of silly

Adjective

The young man who first came into our universe as a comical and sensitive personality developed into a force who would become a two-time champion, and he will be sorely missed.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Since the product's release, countless shoppers have taken to social media and the brand's website to leave comical reviews.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of comical

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