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

The re-enactments bring up painful memories, but also an inappropriate and humorous side of Jolanda.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores a variety of humorous and satirical takes on the themes presented in the opinion piece.

— Matt Davies, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

Following an outcry from Kirk supporters, the on-air moment led to Cash App, Chewy and other advertisers pulling their support of the progressive comedic podcast.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026
John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi lead writer-director Martin McDonagh’s comedic thriller about two CIA operatives who travel from Santiago, Chile, to Easter Island in 1973.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of comedic

Adjective

Set in the future, on the coast of Kent, this unsettling yet funny sci-fi story is about a man who discovers something very strange and seemingly sentient on the beach.

— Namara Smith, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
Only, there’s nothing funny about the show Tampa Bay is watching now, one that might not include Nikita Kucherov for much longer.

— Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

Set on England’s southern coast after an unexplained catastrophe, the darkly comic novel follows a beachcomber who encounters a mysterious, shape-shifting artifact.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
That’s why some of the best parts of the show are its most comic, especially whenever the wonderful Aurelia Williams and Awa Sal Secka are on stage.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of comic

Adjective

Sofi Tukker, its name inspired by the name of a singer of comical and risqué songs who was popular in the first half of the 20th century, consists of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026
Because of budget concerns, the comical scene nearly was excised from the movie.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of comical

Adjective

Something entertaining could tempt you this evening, especially if the offer makes enjoyment sound urgent.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
In any case, after a conversation dense with callbacks to Age of Ultron and past episodes, Ultron decides vengeance isn’t entertaining after all.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of entertaining

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