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

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

The other presidents had some semblance of comedic appreciation, whether through cynicism, irony, sarcasm, joke-telling, joke appreciation or storytelling.

— John Blumenthal, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Rhys is a rare double nominee at the Emmys this year, as he was recognized for both his comedic performance on Widow’s Bay and his dramatic turn on The Beast in Me.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of comedic

Adjective

The oysters and the pretzels are amusing moments, but the real tension comes as the group are just sitting and talking.

— Deadline, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
The format was an amusing detour as the crowd heard from Shiflett (No Use for a Name), Jaffee (The Wallflowers), Mendel (Sunny Day Real Estate), Smear (The Germs) and Rubin (The New Regime).

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of amusing

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

Adjective

In addition to 84 feet of ocean-bluff frontage, the grounds hold the aforementioned courtyard lap pool and lily pond, along with a large grassy lawn ideal for entertaining, a viewing pergola, and a motor court with room for up to a dozen cars.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
Everyone deserves equal access to info in entertaining events just like State Fair.

— Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of entertaining

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