Synonyms for

Funnier

Verb / ˈfʌni:ɜ: / Another word for funnier — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

more amusing or comical than something else

Synonyms & similar words

odd laughable queer mirthful amusing fishy suspect curious comic risible peculiar funny rum rummy comical singular shady suspicious hilarious amusing comical humorous witty jocular droll ludicrous laughable entertaining facetious jovial mirthful waggish silly absurd ridiculous farceur merry quirky

Synonyms by register

Formal

more amusing more comical more humorous

Informal

hilarious sidesplitting riotous a scream

Literary

more mirthful more droll

Antonyms

less funny sad serious unfunny dull boring somber

Common collocations

  • much funnier
  • even funnier
  • funnier still
  • funnier than
  • funnier than ever
  • funnier than I
  • funnier than you

Word family

adjective funny
adverb funnily

Usage note

Funnier is the comparative form of the adjective 'funny'. It is used to compare the degree of humor between two or more things or people.

Example sentences

  1. The joke the comedian told was even funnier than the one before it.
  2. The cat's silly antics made everyone laugh even harder.
  3. The movie was funnier than I expected it to be.
  4. The cartoon character's facial expressions made the scene even funnier.
  5. The parody was much funnier than the original version.

Quotes

  • Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. -Victor Borge
  • I have a photographic memory for jokes. I remember exactly where I was when I heard them. -Anonymous
  • Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. -Victor Hugo

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