Synonyms of droll
14 similar words
Another word for droll is tongue-in-cheek. Other synonyms of droll are entertaining, jocular, quick and bright.
Synonyms and similar words for droll
adjectiveOddly humorous; whimsical, amusing in a quaint way; waggish.
- witty
- amusing
- bright
- divertingAmusing, distracting.
- entertainingVery amusing; that entertains.
- humorous
- jocose
- jocularHumorous, amusing or joking.
- piquant
- quick
- quick on the drawCharacterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.
- quick-witted
- sharp
- tongue-in-cheekNot intended seriously; jocular or humorous.
Meaning of droll
- adjective Oddly humorous; whimsical, amusing in a quaint way; waggish.
- noun A funny person; a buffoon, a wag.
- verb To jest, to joke.
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Questions about synonyms of droll
- What is another word for droll?
- Droll has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tongue-in-cheek, entertaining, jocular, quick and bright.
- What does droll mean?
- Droll means oddly humorous; whimsical, amusing in a quaint way; waggish.
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