SIDESPLITTING Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

sidesplitting

adjective

ˈsīd-ˌspli-tiŋ

Definition of sidesplitting

as in humorous

causing or intended to cause laughter his sidesplitting jokes usually have audiences helpless with laughter

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Adjective

Unlike ghosts, vampires have physical form and can interact directly with humans; like ghosts, vampires live forever, allowing for a humorous juxtaposition of characters from many points in time in one unhappy household.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Different views on the topic Hilton defends the ad as a humorous, provocative way to reach Californians who are dissatisfied with the state’s direction but might not ordinarily consider voting Republican.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

Ditka holds his own among the professional actors, and had a nice touch for comedic timing.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Clips from standup specials by George Carlin, Paul Mooney, Neal Brennan and Hasan Minhaj inject much needed comedic relief about American history.

— Beandrea July, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of comedic

Adjective

Underneath the celebrity and the tabloid headlines is someone who’s vulnerable, funny and desperately trying to hold her life together.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
The book’s humor is sharp and merciless, akin to that of a standup comedy show, and yet the things described are far from funny.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

The amusing part is that if Mahomes spoke out in support of the bill, Le Batard would almost certainly demand his silence.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Without recounting every amusing or harrowing detail, a good deal of interactive psychological grilling ensued.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusing

Adjective

Technology fans don’t despair, there’s still the 8-inch touchscreen, but this too features more of Belgian comic artist Jean-Luc Delvaux’s work.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
This isn’t an epic work but a compilation of comic sketches tied together with heavy thematic string.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of comic

Adjective

This monster is a twisted version of the ideal parent, a collection of traditional maternal impulses pushed to almost comical extremes.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Beneath the serious exchange of ideas there was romance as well—at times tragic and at other times comical.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of comical

Adjective

Always one for a picture-perfect moment of her family, Joan loved to put the kids in matching outfits while entertaining guests at home.

— Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
This one is designed around a citrus tree, but is used for alfresco entertaining rather than farming.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertaining

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