funniest

Tops at wisecracking

Funniest is the superlative form of funny, describing whatever provokes the most laughter or amusement in a given comparison.

It appears constantly in casual rankings and debates: That's the funniest thing I've heard all week.

She's the funniest person in our friend group.

Like many superlatives applied to subjective qualities, funniest often reflects personal taste rather than universal agreement.

tone

lighthearted

Cheerful and without worry

goofy · absurd · ridiculous · ludicrous · preposterous · comical · amusing · entertaining · mirthful · jovial

laughter

hilarious

Extremely amusing

gut-busting · guffaw · chortle · snicker · giggle · cackle · howler · knee-slapper · riot · scream

comedy

slapstick

Exaggerated physical humor

sitcom · parody · spoof · farce · satire · roast · gag · punchline · one-liner · timing

wit

clever

Showing mental quickness

  • sharpFine-edged, or astute
  • quickMoving with speed
  • dryFree from moisture

sardonic · ironic · sarcastic · wordplay · puns · quip · wisecrack · repartee · banter · one-liner

Categories
Opposites
humor/comedy

funniestdullest

Least interesting or sharp

dreariest · stalest · flattest · deadest · blandest

seriousness/gravity

funniestgravest

Most serious or critical

saddest · bleakest · heaviest

Family

funnier, unfunniest, unfunnier

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G