droll (Meaning)
droll (s)
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
droll (superl.)
Queer, and fitted to provoke laughter; ludicrous from oddity; amusing and strange.
droll (n.)
One whose practice it is to raise mirth by odd tricks; a jester; a buffoon; a merry-andrew.
Something exhibited to raise mirth or sport, as a puppet, a farce, and the like.
droll (v. i.)
To jest; to play the buffoon.
droll (v. t.)
To lead or influence by jest or trick; to banter or jest; to cajole.
To make a jest of; to set in a comical light.
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droll Sentence Examples
- The comic's droll delivery had the audience rolling in laughter.
- Her witty remarks were punctuated by a droll twinkle in her eye.
- The author's droll prose made the otherwise mundane subject matter highly entertaining.
- The cat's droll expression amused everyone who passed by.
- The politician's droll comment deftly diffused an otherwise tense situation.
- The teacher's droll humor kept the students engaged even during the most challenging lessons.
- The film's droll dialogue added a layer of subtle comedy to the otherwise serious plot.
- The historian's droll asides provided fascinating insights into the past.
- The droll juxtaposition of the characters created a humorous and unexpected dynamic.
- The comedian's droll timing ensured that even his most offbeat jokes landed perfectly.
FAQs About the word droll
comical in an odd or whimsical mannerQueer, and fitted to provoke laughter; ludicrous from oddity; amusing and strange., One whose practice it is to raise mirth
funny, comical, comedic, comic, entertaining, amusing,humorous, ludicrous, playful, hilarious
staid, serious, staid, unsmiling, severe, unsmiling,humorless, unamusing, grave, earnest
The comic's droll delivery had the audience rolling in laughter.
Her witty remarks were punctuated by a droll twinkle in her eye.
The author's droll prose made the otherwise mundane subject matter highly entertaining.
The cat's droll expression amused everyone who passed by.
