Synonyms of tongue-in-cheek
14 similar words
Another word for tongue-in-cheek is droll. Other synonyms of tongue-in-cheek are entertaining, jocular, quick and bright.
Synonyms and similar words for tongue-in-cheek
adjectiveNot intended seriously; jocular or humorous.
- witty
- amusing
- bright
- divertingAmusing, distracting.
- drollOddly humorous; whimsical, amusing in a quaint way; waggish.
- 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
Meaning of tongue-in-cheek
- adjective Not intended seriously; jocular or humorous.
- adverb With contempt.
- adverb With irony.
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Questions about synonyms of tongue-in-cheek
- What is another word for tongue-in-cheek?
- Tongue-in-cheek has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as droll, entertaining, jocular, quick and bright.
- What does tongue-in-cheek mean?
- Tongue-in-cheek means not intended seriously; jocular or humorous.
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