Synonyms of jester

jester

noun

ˈje-stər 

1

as in comedian

a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor

a gentle jester, the cartoonist more often tries to evoke a broad smile than a hearty guffaw

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comedian
• jokester
• humorist
• droll
• entertainer
• clown
• funnyman
• joker
• farceur
• wag
• comic
• card
• gagger
• wit
• gagman
• buffoon
• gagster
• comedienne
• harlequin
• fool
• prankster
• kidder
• knockabout
• wisecracker
• practical joker
• parodist
• caricaturist
• cutup
• quipster
• satirist
• zany
• teaser
• banterer
• quipper
• lampooner

2

as in fool

a person formerly kept in a royal or noble household to amuse with jests and pranks

the king called for some much-needed entertainment from his jester

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fool
• clown
• harlequin
• joker
• comedian
• motley
• buffoon
• jokester
• droll
• comic
• madcap
• comedienne
• wag
• mime
• zany
• vice
• cutup
• mummer
• merry-andrew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jester

No one wants to be a jester, debasing oneself for a more powerful person’s amusement. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026

Handing the kingdom of SoFi over to the court jesters for a night is a feat worthy of celebration. — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Walz built a reputation as Silicon Valley’s jester and has created a series of viral web projects that double as social commentary. — Maxwell Zeff, Wired News, 25 Feb. 2026

That said, Katie Holmes makes a compelling case for classic-meets-court jester as a modern twist on the old argyle sweater routine. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026