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Comical

Relating to comedy.

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Humorous 84% connected

Moist; humid; watery.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Humorous 84% connected

Moist; humid; watery.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Comedy 74% connected

A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the lu…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Comedy 74% connected

A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the lu…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Comicality 74% connected

The quality of being comical; something comical.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Comicality 74% connected

The quality of being comical; something comical.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amusing 92% connected

of Amuse

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Comic 92% connected

Relating to comedy, as distinct from tragedy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Funny 92% connected

Droll; comical; amusing; laughable.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Laughable 92% connected

Fitted to excite laughter; as, a laughable story; a laughable scene.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Mirthful 92% connected

Full of mirth or merriment; merry; as, mirthful children.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Risible 92% connected

Having the faculty or power of laughing; disposed to laugh.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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